• The group first considered a suggestion from Chris Kite (FIPSCO) for a new type of index that would allow consumers to compare the assumptions in the illustration.
• The group reviewed comments in favor of and opposed to the method described by Mr. Kite.
• Mr. Kite said his index has the advantage of prompting the prospect to question assumptions used.

• Delmer Borah (MassMutual) suggested that consumers are more concerned about total cost than assumptions.
• Brenda Cude (Cooperative Extension Service) opined that the target audience does not care about assumptions

1996-3, NAIC Proceedings