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Dr. Oguzhan Batmaz Talk Car Insurance with WalletHub.com

Dr. Oguzhan Batmaz Talk Car Insurance with WalletHub.com

Published: October 7, 2024.

Dr. Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of and Co-Director at ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº’s College of Business, recently shared his  on WalletHub.com. Batmaz’s insights are based on his extensive research and analysis of the industry.

Batmaz argues that while data-driven approaches are essential for setting premiums, relying solely on traditional factors like age, gender, and occupation can be unfair. He emphasizes the importance of individual driving behavior, which can be accurately assessed using modern technology.

He further highlighted the challenges associated with using occupation as a factor in premium settings due to data limitations and the potential for inaccuracies. Professor Batmaz suggested that focusing on individual driving behavior would be a more effective and fair approach.

When discussing the treatment of college students, Professor Batmaz noted that they often face higher premiums due to their age and perceived inexperience. He emphasized the importance of providing safe driving tools to college students and offering discounts based on their driving habits.

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