[mathprof]

I guess this explains the "good news" about my auto insurance savings when I switched to GEICO last year (I have a PhD).

[Indy Pendance]

Stupid people can't compare rates.

[birbear]

Their commercials are enough to keep me from switching.

Besides, my good neighbor agent has taken good care of me for the past dozen years or so.

[mc6809e]

"Unfair" would be forcing everyone the pay the same rate, despite differences in risk.

[Liberator]

GEICO'S rates are so "unfair" I saved $3500 on my auto insurance.

I had Farmers(?) Insurance.

[rocksblues]

Anybody that would sign up for Auto Insurance from a lisping British Gecko deserves the rate they get!

[Dustbunny]

A leading U.S. consumer group Monday accused Geico Corp. of using consumers' education backgrounds and occupations as criteria in setting auto insurance rates, resulting in discrimination against minorities and lower-income people.

I have no idea if they do this but I do know that when we retired and moved back to Pennsylvania from Virginia we called Geico for a rate. We then called Allstate, Progressive and State Farm. Allstate was the cheapest for the same coverage on all quotes.

[Maceman]

Geico is not licensed in Massachusetts.

[Redcloak]

Stupid people should be charged more for everything.

[clintonh8r]

If they don't like Geico's rates they should buy from another carrier. But then they'd miss all the fun of being a "victim."

[Kokojmudd]

I don't believe this. I saved a ton with Geico! (and I am an idiot)

[headstamp]

Saved almost 400 dollars a year and a bit more coverage to boot.

No complaints so far.

I'm a plumber so I suppose that's why I get a lower rate too.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

In the PRM (P. R. of Massachusetts) we are forced to buy from a limited number of mostly in-state insurers. Low risk drivers like me subsidize high risk drivers, but the issue is far too politically charged for anyone to touch it.

[Clemenza]

Are you calling me a liar?

[goldstategop]

In other words, raise rates on some so others will pay less. And some people still think its about a free lunch. Amazing!

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[George from New England]

What crime would I be commiting IF I LIED about my education on a Geico application?

I doubt that they can verify your education claims.

[PhiKapMom]

Now I find out the rates are cheap and service good for professionals -- I will take it! :)

Have been with GEICO for years (exception of one year) -- love the service received including when someone ran a stop sign and plowed right into the side of my car. When Farmer's was the family insurance and my son was hit by someone who ran a red light, they told us to deal with the moron's insurance company out of Tulsa. Took forever to get it settled unlike when I was hit and GEICO went after the insurance company of the person who hit me including medical for a shoulder injury. One year with Farmers and went back to GEICO.

[Per-Ling]

What's not to like about free pie and chips? It's pie...and chips...for free!

USAA has been fine to me.

[manic4organic]

I'm waiting for Reuters to do a hitpiece on Progressive, run by the multi-millionaire socialist. Won't happen.

[Clintonfatigued]

This is how they pay for their excellent television commercials.

[MikefromOhio]

Considering GEICO's roots, I seriously doubt there is any movement within it to discriminate against races or education levels....

it probably has more to do with the skills of the driver.