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California insurance commissioner backs pay-as-you-drive policies

SACRAMENTO — California drivers could be offered a new — and often cheaper — kind of car insurance next year under a voluntary pay-as-you-drive plan proposed Wednesday by Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner. His plan would base annual rates partly on the exact number of miles driven and would allow people to pay less if they drive less. Poizner issued proposed regulations spelling out the plan, and the state’s insurers Wednesday were enthusiastic about the idea but wanted to see more details. For the full story visit www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-insure28-2008aug28,0,1949890.story

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