New Rule Forces Washington Residents With Good Credit to Pay More for Insurance

New Rule Forces Washington Residents With Good Credit to Pay More for Insurance
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Washington residents with good credit scores are facing sticker shock when their car or home insurance comes up for renewal.

Rates are increasing because Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has banned insurance companies from using credit scores in setting rates.

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