Proposed changes aim to prevent insurance companies from using marital status as a factor in pricing. For three decades, companies have been allowed to consider whether a person is single or married when determining rates. They have argued that single people are more likely to be involved in accidents, and have charged them higher rates as a result.

Further information on the proposed changes is available from the source. Details on the potential impact of these changes are also available.

The current system has been in place for 30 years, allowing companies to differentiate between single and married individuals when setting prices.