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California's second-largest home insurer to increase rates this fall
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (154+ words) Farmers Insurance Group, California's 2nd-largest home insurer, to increase rates this fall ABC7 San Francisco California's second-largest home insurer to increase rates this fall LOS ANGELES -- Farmers Insurance Group is set to hike its overall policy rate starting this fall. The…...
As Bay Area homeowners face rising premiums, insurance companies demand costly home upgrades
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (522+ words) SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Many Bay Area homeowners facing rising insurance premiums are also being asked to pay for costly upgrades before they can get or keep coverage, according to insurers and industry professionals. The demands come as rebuilding costs rise…...
Wildfire victims call for CA insurance commissioner to resign over reported insurance loopholes
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (424+ words) Victims of the Eaton and Palisades fires are calling for the resignation of California's insurance commissioner following a report that found loopholes that favored insurance companies. They gathered for a news conference Thursday morning to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to…...
California's 5th largest insurer files for a 6. 9% rate increase: 'It's pretty insane"
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- One of the state's largest insurance companies is asking the state if they can raise its rates. The request is the latest in a string of carriers who have increased premiums in recent months. The California State…...