Claims News Service, May 12, 3:37 p.m. EST — So, what's your sign? Finally, the phrase can function as a bona fide conversation starter instead of the eye-roll inducing standby of many a lounge lothario. What's all the hype about? Well, interestingly enough, new research points to astrology as a predictor of driving habits.
Upon the completion of its five-year survey, The Co-operative Insurance has identified a correlation between a driver's zodiac sign and the respective likelihood to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. The U.K. study assessed the temperamental qualities assigned to each star sign by astrologers alongside data from more than 700,000 motor claims that took place between 2003 and 2007.
"While this survey yields some surprising results, consumers can rest assured that we will not be considering adding one's 'star sign' to our list of rating factors," said David Neave, director of general insurance at Co-operative Insurance.
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