J. Robert Hunter

J. Robert Hunter, director of insurance for the Consumer Federation of America, Washington, DC, and a former commissioner of the Texas Department of Insurance. ­ConsumerFed.org

Why You Don’t Need Gap Auto Insurance

Why You Don’t Need Gap Auto Insurance

J. Robert Hunter | September 14, 2017

There’s a type of auto insurance, called GAP coverage, that you don’t need no matter how hard a dealer pushes it.

10 Tricky Terms: Deciphering Auto Insurance Language

10 Tricky Terms: Deciphering Auto Insurance Language

J. Robert Hunter | August 16, 2017

When buying auto insurance, do you really know what you are getting and why? The language used in auto insurance…

5 Myths About Homeowner’s Insurance

5 Myths About Homeowner’s Insurance

J. Robert Hunter | September 22, 2015

They Could Cost You Big Few home owners fully understand their homeowner’s insurance. The policies are written in dense legalese…and…

Auto Insurers Punish Good Drivers

Auto Insurers Punish Good Drivers

J. Robert Hunter | November 10, 2014

Just because you haven't had any accidents or gotten any traffic tickets doesn't mean that you won't be hit with…