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California Settlement Caps State Farm Rate Hikes, Saves $530M

3/11/2026

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The proposed California settlement would save State Farm policyholders about $530 million by limiting rate increases.
The settlement was reached after hearings and litigation among the California Department of Insurance (CDI), Consumer Watchdog, and State Farm.
Homeowners will see rate hikes capped at 17%, condo owners at 5.8%, and rental-unit rates fall from 38% to 32.8%, with refunds issued.
The settlement awaits approval from an administrative law judge.

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The proposed California settlement would save State Farm policyholders about $530 million by limiting rate increases.
The settlement was reached after hearings and litigation among the California Department of Insurance (CDI), Consumer Watchdog, and State Farm.
Homeowners will see rate hikes capped at 17%, condo owners at 5.8%, and rental-unit rates fall from 38% to 32.8%, with refunds issued.
The settlement awaits approval from an administrative law judge.