Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 — Hailing it as a victory for consumers, Gov. Ruth Ann Minner signed legislation Wednesday limiting companies’ ability to use a customer’s credit history in setting rates for homeowner’s and auto insurance in Delaware. The law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, bars insurers from considering a customer’s bill-paying history when renewing existing policies for homeowner’s or auto coverage. Insurers will continue to be allowed to use credit history in determining rates for new customers.