California insurers can charge higher rates to single adults and widows after controversial court ruling

A California Court of Appeal upheld a regulation allowing auto insurers to consider marital status when setting premiums, a rule in place since 1996. The decision means divorced, widowed, or single drivers may be charged higher rates, as insurers rely on data indicating married drivers file fewer claims. Critics argue this practice discriminates against unmarried individuals, but the court and insurance department maintain the regulation remains in effect and unchanged.

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