Further, aggressive competition in the auto and home insurance industry has caused insurance writers to appeal to consumers on policy pricing, as there is little product differentiation among auto and home insurance policies.

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Are there measures beyond an insurance policy which would make this industry a safer one, but still let people participate?

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The with-profits policy, a mainstay of the life-insurance industry, is especially opaque, says the review.

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