How is it legal for car insurance companies to be sexist?

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How is it legal for car insurance companies to be sexist?

By Author on Thursday, May 19th, 2011 | 5 Comments

So I know that the car insurance companies prices are "based on statistics" that show men get into more accidents than women, but… If it was statistically proven that for example, African Americans got into more accidents than Caucasians, would they be able to charge the African Americans more? If they can be sexist, can [...]

How can car insurance be sexist but not other things? Could insurers change more based on race?

By Author on Monday, December 27th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Statistics show young men have more accidents so naturally they will pay more for car insurance. IF statistics showed one race got in more accidents or one race had their cars stolen more could insurance companies legally charge more to them? Serious answers only, please. Related Cheap Insurance Sites Car Accidents Statistics | What Youve [...]

How can car insurance be sexist but not other things? Could insurers change more based on race?

By Author on Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Why do car insurance companies become defensive when I question their statistics?

By Author on Monday, April 12th, 2010 | 2 Comments

I have talked to people and they seem to be arrogant and defensive when I ask them about the statistics want a reason for my rate.they say things like: They don’t have to justify any rates to any customer. If I don’t like it I can just not own a car. Who do car insurance [...]