Washington

Insurer use of consumer credit scoring for underwriting and pricing personal lines coverage was back under the glare of a congressional spotlight this month, with industry officials fending off attacks on the accuracy and fairness of such rating tools.

One official testifying on behalf of the industry defended the use of credit scoring as an appropriate tool in helping set premiums for personal lines–one which encourages carriers to write more coverage.

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