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"California Insurance Commissioner Declares State Farm Policy Crisis"
insurance-california-policy1 year ago

"California Insurance Commissioner Declares State Farm Policy Crisis"

California's insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara declared a "crisis" after State Farm announced the discontinuation of 72,000 home and apartment policies in the state, citing inflation, regulatory costs, and increasing catastrophe risks. Lara is pushing for major insurance reforms to stabilize premium costs and expand coverage, but critics argue that more intervention is needed. This move follows similar actions by other insurance companies due to wildfires and higher costs of doing business in California.

State Farm's Decision to Not Renew Thousands of California Policies Sparks Insurance Crisis
insurance-california-policy1 year ago

State Farm's Decision to Not Renew Thousands of California Policies Sparks Insurance Crisis

California's insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has responded to State Farm's decision to not renew over 70,000 insurance policies in the state, calling it a "real crisis." He aims to examine the company's finances while balancing the need to keep them in California. Consumer Watchdog advocates for new laws requiring insurance companies to sell to everyone who does the right thing and protect their homes. Lara's plan involves changing insurance models to assess risk better and lower rates for those who protect their homes, and he urges affected policyholders to notify the California Department of Insurance for assistance in transitioning to other insurers.

"NC Insurance Commissioner Denies 42% Home Insurance Rate Hike Request"
insurance2 years ago

"NC Insurance Commissioner Denies 42% Home Insurance Rate Hike Request"

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has rejected the insurance industry's request for a 42% increase in homeowner insurance premiums, citing concerns from thousands of North Carolinians and elected officials. The industry attributes the need for the hike to inflation and climate change, but Causey is pushing for a smaller, more reasonable increase or none at all. The issue will be heard in court in October, and the outcome could impact the upcoming election for Insurance Commissioner.

Friday Health Plans' Closure Leaves Thousands of Georgians Without Insurance
health-insurance2 years ago

Friday Health Plans' Closure Leaves Thousands of Georgians Without Insurance

Georgia-based insurance company Friday Health, which insures over 35,000 people on the Affordable Care Act marketplace exchange, has been shut down by the state's insurance commissioner due to concerns over its financial stability. Policyholders have until July 31 to switch to a new insurance company or risk being uninsured. The ACA exchange has opened a special enrollment window for Friday Health policyholders in Georgia to switch to a new health insurance company. Friday Health had promised unlimited free primary care visits and mental health counseling sessions, but struggled to make a profit.