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Letter: Auto insurance industry is still operating on gender bias, and it's time to change

The government needs to create equality for all, says reader
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It's time for change and the elimination of double standards in our auto insurance system. 

For many years, men have been taken advantage of by the insurance industry in Ontario. On an equivalent basis, age, vehicle type, and driving record, men have been hit with higher premiums over women.

This is a gender bias, and the statistics are nothing short of blanket gender inequality followed by manipulation of the fee system on auto insurance.

If your record is clean, it's clean. It shouldn't matter what gender you are. 

The government needs to create equality for all, and those with bad records should pay more. Why should we pay compensation for poor drivers?

Mark Nyman
Sudbury