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California Allows State Farm’s Emergency 22% Hike in Homeowner’s Insurance Rates
California’s insurance commissioner said his approval was conditioned on State Farm justifying its need for the increase by bringing data to a public hearing on April 8.
California regulator mulls State Farm's request for 22% premium hike for homeowners after LA fires
California's top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant could justify the hike at a public hearing.
California regulators ‘provisionally’ approve State Farm steep homeowner rate hike
It’s unclear how much premiums could go up in the Bay Area or which parts of the region would see the largest rate hikes. Statewide, the insurer covers roughly 15% of homes, totaling more than 1
California Approves State Farm’s Emergency Rate Increase on Homeowners
The approval comes months after devastating wildfires, and will add an average $600 a year to homeowners’ bills.
California insurance commissioner approves State Farm rate hike — with conditions
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said Friday he will approve State Farm’s request for an emergency rate increase, but only if the company’s California arm can justify its need for it at a public hearing next month.
California insurance commissioner provisionally approves State Farm's rate increase request
Consumer Watchdog, a consumer advocacy group that opposed State Farm’s request, said the 22% increase could equate to an additional $600 annually for homeowners.
Pasadena 2nd-hardest spot to find a rental in US after wildfires
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California isn't clearing forests fast enough to tame wildfires
To reduce the growing risk of intense wildfires, California is cutting and burning the areas that fuel them – but these ...
‘They’re being so stingy with everything.’ State Farm criticized for claims response
State Farm, the largest home insurer in California, continues to seek approval of a 22% emergency rate hike even as it faces ...
As LA County sues Edison over deadly fire, is the state’s wildfire fund in jeopardy?
If the utility is found liable for the deadly Eaton fire, it could upend California’s effort to shield utilities from mounting wildfire losses ...
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Fighting Fire with Apprenticeship: Can California’s Workforce Strategy Help Combat Wildfires?
California is turning to apprenticeship to combat its wildfire crisis. With thousands of firefighter apprentices trained since 2019, the state is investing in workforce development to address ...