14+ hour, 1+ min ago  (360+ words) The Los Angeles County fires last year drove up insurance costs for many Californians. Now, a proposed settlement means some State Farm policyholders whose premiums rose won't see additional increases, and others should even get refunds. State Farm, the largest…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (409+ words) California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said today he will grant State Farm's request to raise home insurance premiums by 22% on average if the company agrees to certain conditions " and wins approval at a public rate hearing next month." Lara said…...