No one should have to pay a penny more for auto insurance just because they haven’t graduated college or have a lower-paying job!

A recent Consumer Reports investigation has revealed a potentially discriminatory practice that Flo and the Gecko don't mention when quoting a rate:

Dear Pamela, We've all heard the sales pitch — Flo from Progressive and the Gecko from GEICO promising us big savings on our auto insurance. But a recent Consumer Reports investigation has revealed a potentially discriminatory practice that Flo and the Gecko don't mention when quoting a rate: Both companies asked some prospective customers about their education level and job title to help set their rate quotes. And in some states, Progressive and GEICO actually quote higher premiums to those consumers who have less education and lower-paying job titles! No one should have to pay a penny more for auto insurance just because they haven't graduated college or have a lower-paying job! Sign our petition to Progressive and GEICO to immediately stop this unfair practice. ADD YOUR NAME The investigation found that out of nine major auto insurers in six states and Washington, D.C., Progressive and GEICO were the only two companies to use both education and job title in quoting preliminary rates. For consumers with less education, GEICO quoted $115 more per year on average, and Progressive $101 more annually. The companies also quoted higher rates for applicants with typically lower-paying job titles than those with better-paying jobs, like management positions (Geico $97, Progressive $31, more annually on average). Consumer Reports continues to call on auto insurance companies to price consumers on how they drive, not who they are. Using socioeconomic factors to set consumers' auto insurance rates could result in Black and Latino drivers paying more. Because of systemic racism and economic disparities, people of color have historically had less access to higher education and employment opportunities. Join us in demanding Progressive and GEICO immediately stop using education and occupation in rate-setting. It's blatantly unfair! ADD YOUR NAME Together, we can change the auto insurance marketplace so it's fair for everyone. Please help out by forwarding this email to friends and family, and share our petition on your social media. Thank you, Marcus Jones Consumer Reports PAID FOR BY CONSUMER REPORTS. Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Progress America, please click here.