Credit-Based Insurance Score
Insurance Glossary
A rating factor built from information in a consumer credit report, used to help predict how likely a policyholder is to file a claim. It is not the same as a lending credit score, and it is not a judgment about whether someone can afford the policy. A few states prohibit or sharply restrict its use, and the rules differ by state and by line of insurance, so whether it affects a quote depends on where the policy is written.
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