Tag: insurance overcharges

Why 99% of Term Life Policies Never Pay Out And What Farmers’ Lawsuit Tells Us

Tate Ellison
Term life policies

Consumer Protection in Focus: The Farmers Life Insurance Lawsuit A high-stakes legal battle is brewing in California as Farmers New World Life Insurance Company faces allegations of overcharging policyholders and improperly lapsing policies. The class action lawsuit, filed on March 18, 2025, in California Superior Court for Los Angeles County, accuses Farmers of engaging in predatory practices that left many policyholders vulnerable. While the case is still in its preliminary stages, it has already sparked critical discussions about consumer rights and corporate accountability in the insurance industry. Understanding the Allegations…

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Liberty Mutual to Refund Louisiana Homeowners Over Assessment Overcharges

H. Cutner
Liberty Mutual refund

Why Louisiana Homeowners Deserve Answers If you’re one of the 138,000 Louisiana residents insured by Liberty Mutual, you may soon see a small refund coming your way. For four years, the insurance giant overcharged policyholders for the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. assessment. This surcharge is intended to help homeowners who cannot find coverage on the private insurance market due to natural disaster risks, but errors in Liberty Mutual’s calculations left many consumers paying more than they should have. The overcharges, which total about $4 million, might not break the…

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