Use of Credit Information for Insurance

For the last several years, insurance companies have been using credit information to determine a consumer's level of risk before selling or renewing auto, home or renter insurance policies. Legislators in 22 states and Puerto Rico are addressing legislation regarding the use of credit information in insurance in the 2013 legislative session. More

Broad Drop in State Unemployment

Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More