State Farm seeks an emergency insurance rate increase after LA wildfires
Briefly

State Farm General, California's largest insurance provider, has requested a 22% emergency rate hike for homeowners in light of over $1 billion in claims following destructive wildfires. The company's letter to the state's insurance commissioner highlighted the urgent need for increased rates to prevent further financial degradation and to maintain claims-paying capacity. California homeowners already face extremely high insurance premiums, impacted by the state’s wildfire risks. The request raises concerns about State Farm's financial health, prompting a swift response from the Insurance Commission.
State Farm has requested an emergency 22% rate increase for homeowners, citing financial distress after recent wildfires that led to over $1 billion in claims.
The company warned that the recent wildfires will result in the costliest claims in its history, necessitating immediate rate hikes to sustain operations.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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