The insurance company State Farm and the California Department of Insurance argue that the rate increase will shore-up the company's financials, saving millions of Californians' policies.

If approved, it’s unclear how much premiums could go up in the Bay Area or which parts of the region would see the largest ...

A hearing was held in Oakland earlier today to determine whether or not State Farm General can implement an “emergency rate ...

Michael Soller, the Deputy Commissioner of Communications for the Department of Insurance, says by law, Commissioner Ricardo ...

The California Department of Insurance held a hearing Tuesday to determine whether to approve State Farm's requested rate hike, which could increase premiums by as much as 38%. During the hearing, ...

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance to adopt fire hazard severity zones ...

Should California’s largest insurance company be allowed to raise prices for consumers to preserve its financial viability?

The insurance company has filed for an increase on personal umbrella liability coverage, affecting hundreds of thousands of ...

At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.

Remains of a house severely damaged by the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Jan. 20, 2025. Photo by Jules Hotz for From economy ...

Commissioner Ricardo Lara said Department of Insurance employees have “risen to the occasion” while working remotely.