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Trump Orders EPA to Investigate State Farm's Wildfire Losses

4/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump directed the Environmental Protection Agency to compile a list of insurers, including State Farm, failing to meet obligations after California's wildfires.
State Farm faced a $7.6 billion loss from wildfires, with a $212 million retained loss affecting capital.
The insurer requested a 22% rate hike, deemed unjustified by the California insurance commissioner.
Because lawsuits complicate settlements, the EPA probe will influence State Farm's future stability.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump directed the Environmental Protection Agency to compile a list of insurers, including State Farm, failing to meet obligations after California's wildfires.
State Farm faced a $7.6 billion loss from wildfires, with a $212 million retained loss affecting capital.
The insurer requested a 22% rate hike, deemed unjustified by the California insurance commissioner.
Because lawsuits complicate settlements, the EPA probe will influence State Farm's future stability.