The German insurance company Allianz has teamed up with WWF to offer cheaper car insurance for people who drive cars that are better for the environment.
[mailchimp_signup][/mailchimp_signup]Allianz and WWF are working out a system of integrating carbon dioxide emissions into the insurer’s premiums. WWF’s motivation is that it could boost the market for smaller cars in Germany, while Allianz sees environmentally conscious drivers as good insurance risks.
This news story is taken from the September 2007 edition of T&E Bulletin.
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