Auto Club Of SoCal To Change How Car Insurance Is Calculated (KFSN-TV Fresno)
The state's fourth-largest provider of auto insurance has agreed to base its rates on safety and driving frequency rather than primarily on where a driver lives.

California Auto Insurer Changes Rate Model (NPR)
The Automobile Club of Southern California, the state's fourth-largest provider of auto insurance, says it will now base its rates on driving records and how much customers drive, not on their zip codes. The move could reduce policyholder rates by millions of dollars, and set a national precedent.

Consumer Reports Warns Drivers About the Secret Score Behind Auto Insurance Rates (Kansas City InfoZine)
Everyone knows that if you hit another car, your auto insurer will probably raise your premiums. But Consumer Reports warns that even drivers who have spotless driving records and have never had an at-fault accident may be faced with higher premiums if they run into a new breed of credit score used by insurers.