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January 15, 2013EU gender ruling means women will have to pay more – Irish Times
In theory, gender equality is something all women strive for. In practice, however, it may not always be welcome. Take insurance. For years women have had the upper hand over men, typically benefiting from lower premiums thanks to their longevity and better safety record on the roads. Now, however, Brussels has ruled that price differentiation based on gender is not acceptable.