Mercury Insurance Initiative – Prop 17 – Will Legalize Unlawful Surcharges Uncovered by State Investigators

Mercury Insurance Company, the sponsor of a June ballot measure that would allow auto insurers to charge higher rates to low-income drivers, appears to have engaged in numerous illegal and discriminatory practices over the years, according to a report by the state Department of Insurance obtained by the Chron . It’s not clear whether Mercury will face any penalties from its actions, but consumer …