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Women Drivers, as Seen by Insurance Companies

By Sheilah Kast,
Maureen Harvie
Published February 24, 2017 at 9:56 AM EST
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Marceline White, executive director of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, tells us about a study of the factors that determine how much you pay for car insurance—not just driving record, but marital status, occupation, and gender. Turns out, being female is hazardous to your wallet when your premium is due.

Check out the study, "Taking the Low Road: How Auto Insurers Drive Up Rates for Women".

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Sheilah Kast
Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.
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Maureen Harvie
Maureen Harvie is Senior Supervising Producer for On the Record. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and joined WYPR in 2014 as an intern for the newsroom. Whether coordinating live election night coverage, capturing the sounds of a roller derby scrimmage, interviewing veterans, or booking local authors, she is always on the lookout for the next story.
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