The 2000 U.S. Census estimates that there are more than 770,000 domestic partnerships in this country.
The Insure U curriculum, available at www.insureUonline.org, provides insurance tips and special considerations on the basic types of insurance: auto, home, health and life.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) commissioned a nationwide survey earlier this year among domestic partners to gauge their knowledge of insurance issues. Among the results was that 49 percent of domestic partners said they have no formal documentation providing evidence of their relationship.
Call the NAIC’s toll-free hotline—866-470-NAIC (6242) —to find out how to contact the local insurance department.