Insurance rates based on credit history draw scrutiny from lawmakers in some states

Several state legislatures are considering bills that would prohibit insurers from using consumers' credit history when setting premiums. The proposal is a regulatory change that could affect insurance pricing and underwriting practices, but the article provides no enacted law or quantified market impact yet. The immediate effect is likely limited unless more states move forward or the bills become law.

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Several state legislatures are considering bills that would prohibit insurers from using consumers' credit history when setting premiums. The proposal is a regulatory change that could affect insurance pricing and underwriting practices, but the article provides no enacted law or quantified market impact yet. The immediate effect is likely limited unless more states move forward or the bills become law.