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paloaltoonline.com > calmatters > 03/09/2026 > some-state-farm-customers-could-see-refunds-while-homeowner-rate-hikes-stay-put

Some State Farm customers could see refunds while homeowner rate hikes stay put

21+ hour, 11+ 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…...

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paloaltoonline.com > calmatters > 05/19/2025 > californians-deserve-a-clearer-view-of-whats-driving-skyrocketing-insurance-costs

Californians deserve a clearer view of what’s driving skyrocketing insurance costs

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (485+ words) Guest Commentary written by Jordan Haedtler is a climate financial policy strategist with Climate Cabinet and a former legislative staffer in the state Assembly. Climate change has thrown insurance markets into dysfunction, and the situation is about to get more…...

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paloaltoonline.com > calmatters > 05/14/2025 > state-farm-approved-for-unprecedented-rate-hike

State Farm approved for unprecedented rate hike

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (847+ words) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Firefighters attempt to put out a fire at a home in Altadena on Jan. 8, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters Three months after first making the request, California's…...