Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley's office said Travelers subsidiary Premier Insurance Company's auto policy rates discriminate against drivers who don't buy homeowners coverage as well, and called for a hearing on the issue.

The AG's Office said it has issued a request to the Division of Insurance to initiate an administrative rate proceeding to review the new auto insurance rates of Worcester, Mass.-based Premier, which trades as Travelers of Massachusetts.

Premier filed new rates with the Division of Insurance, which Ms. Coakley's office said "allegedly discriminate against consumers based on homeownership, in violation of Massachusetts regulations.

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