Insurance Company Added Third Party to Policy Without Policyholder Consent
Progressive added a minor to an adult daughter's auto insurance policy without authorization from either parent or the policyholder, then charged for the addition. Insurers can modify policy composition without explicit consent workflows. There is no audit trail or opt-in mechanism for policy changes affecting third parties.
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