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California Approves State Farm's 22% Home Insurance Hike

3/14/2025

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California's Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has given a provisional nod to State Farm's proposed 22% hike in homeowners insurance rates, driven by the financial toll of devastating wildfires. The company must defend this increase at a public hearing on April 8, while also grappling with policy cancellations and pressure to secure $500 million from its parent company to regain stability.

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California's Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has given a provisional nod to State Farm's proposed 22% hike in homeowners insurance rates, driven by the financial toll of devastating wildfires. The company must defend this increase at a public hearing on April 8, while also grappling with policy cancellations and pressure to secure $500 million from its parent company to regain stability.