State Farm Rate Hike Fallout: Californians Brace for Judge’s Decision

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Californians on Edge as Judge Weighs State Farm’s Rate Hike Request The courtroom drama around State Farm’s emergency rate hike request might be finished, but the fallout is just beginning. After a high-stakes, three-day hearing in Oakland, the insurer, the California Department of Insurance, and advocacy groups are all waiting on an administrative law judge to decide if the proposed increases will formally take effect. And while this legal tug-of-war plays out, roughly three million California homeowners and policyholders are bracing themselves for what these changes might mean for their…

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Hazing Prevention Matters, But What About Hazing Insurance? Lessons From Northwestern

Hazing Prevention

Northwestern University Hazing Settlements Reshape Liability Landscape for Higher Education Northwestern University, a prestigious institution often celebrated for its academics and athletics, is now under scrutiny for an unfolding hazing scandal that has rocked its reputation. The university recently entered a provisional settlement resolving claims of hazing, sexual abuse, and racial discrimination among its football players. While the terms of the settlement remain confidential, the ripple effects on the broader landscape of liability insurance for educational institutions are undeniable. For universities and insurers alike, this case serves as a stark…

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Balancing Privacy and Progress: The Debate Around California Insurance Bill SB 354

California Insurance Bill

SB 354 Awaits Vote to Revolutionize Insurance Privacy California is once again putting privacy front and center with Senate Bill 354, the Insurance Consumer Privacy Protection Act (ICPPA) of 2025. Introduced by Senator Monique Limón and supported by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the bill seeks to enhance transparency and provide consumers with greater rights over their personal data within the insurance market. However, before these measures can become law, SB 354 must still pass through the California Senate and Assembly and receive the governor’s approval. This legislative milestone has sparked…

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