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State Farm executive fired over comments on premium hikes after California wildfires
A State Farm executive was fired over an undercover video of comments he made about the insurer's California rate hike request in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles area wildfires.
State Farm VP fired after video released of him ‘kind of’ discussing orchestrated California rate hikes
A State Farm executive has been fired following the release of a recording where he said the company’s California rate hikes are “kind of” orchestrated, according to a Los Angeles Times story.
California insurance chief says he’s near ‘solution’ on State Farm rate hike
State Farm executives said at the meeting that it needs a 22% emergency rate hike in California to cover more than $7.9 billion in losses. Lara initially rejected the request, saying in a Friday, Feb. 14, letter to State Farm executives that he needed more information before he can approve an increase.
Secret video: State Farm exec appears to confess to manipulating California insurance rate hikes
The video appears to have been recorded sometime after the Southern California wildfires, and references the Palisades Fire in particular.
State Farm fires executive who discussed prospect of more California nonrenewals in undercover video
A State Farm executive has been fired after an undercover video of him discussing the company’s request for insurance rate hikes in California and appearing to denigrate residents of the fire-devastated Pacific Palisades region of Los Angeles circulated online.
State Farm fires exec who bragged about dumping Calif. homeowner’s policies, manipulating rate hikes
An undercover sting revealed a rare look at what State Farm executives think about raising California insurance rates and dumping homeowner's policies in the wake of January's wildfires in Los Angeles.
State Farm executive fired over comments about rate hikes
Haden Kirkpatrick, a top State Farm executive, said he was fired after being recorded in an undercover video making disparaging remarks about Pacific Palisades homeowners.
State Farm exec fired over jaw-dropping comments about LA wildfire rate hikes, victims in secret recording
A State Farm executive has been fired after he was secretly recorded alleging that the insurance company hiked rates for California homeowners reeling from the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Haden Kirkpatrick,
State Farm executive fired after disparaging L.A. wildfires and victims
Haden Kirkpatrick said State Farm’s decision to pull out of California’s insurance market was a calculated move in response to state regulations and financial concerns.
State Farm’s California Insurance Crisis Came After Rapid Growth
It grew into the state’s largest home insurer by writing policies with low premiums and inadequate reserves for the risks it ...
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State Farm tells Lara that it "doesn't make sense" to issue new policies in California
With Lara expected to issue a decision on State Farm’s request imminently, homeowners, insurers, and policymakers are bracing ...
‘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 ...
California reconsiders State Farm rate hike as insurer’s losses rise
As we enter the fire season, it’s in jeopardy,” CFO Mark Schwamberger said of the state’s largest policyholder.
California almond growers grapple with uncertainty as new tariffs could hit exports
With more than three-quarters of California’s almond crop headed for export, tariffs could impact where the nut is headed and ...
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State Farm Requests Emergency 22% Rate Increase Following Los Angeles Fires
State Farm General, California’s leading home insurance provider, has formally requested an emergency rate hike averaging 22% ...
California farm groups look to stabilize workforce amid crackdown on illegal immigration
As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, California farm groups are working to influence legislation ...
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Climate politics and insurance intertwine, giving California official a no-win choice on State Farm
For Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, approving an emergency 22% rate hike request by State Farm would raise bills for ...