State Farm shares affordable wildfire protection tips for home insurance customers

Home insurance - Wildfire Protection Tips

The blazes have become more frequent in recent years and are leading to substantial damage. May is Wildfire Preparedness Month, and in the spirit of this time before the blazes typically start for the year, State Farm has provided homeowners with ways they can help to protect their homes and properties within a limited budget. In 2023, 2.6 million acres were burned by 56,000 wildfires in the US alone Last year, over 4,300 homes and commercial structures were destroyed by wildfires in the US, according to data released by the…

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State Farm issues thousands of California home insurance non-renewals

home insurance - Non-Renewals and where are the most in the US

The insurer is also withdrawing from the sale of commercial apartment policies in the state State Farm recently announced that it will be issuing around 30,000 non-renewal notices California home insurance and rental homeowners policies. The purpose of the decision is to ensure business sustainability in that market According to State Farm, the decision to issue the non-renewal notices within the California home insurance market is to “ensure its long-term sustainability” there.  It called the choice “difficult but necessary”. The non-renewals will impact around 30,000 homeowners, rental homeowners, and other…

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State Farm announces new insurance company CEO

Insurance Company - Jon Farney Elected as State Farm CEO effective June 1, 2024 - Image Source - State Farm Insurance YouTube

The company’s current president Jon Farney will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer Jon Farney, current President of the State Farm insurance company has now been named the next Chief Executive Officer by the State Farm Mutual Board of Directors Farney will officially start as CEO on June 1 Retiring State Farm CEO Michael Tipsord made the official announcement of Farney’s new position at the insurance company.  In his announcement, he detailed his lengthy professional relationship with Farney and underscored the care Farney has shown for the insurer…

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State Farm expected to raise Louisiana auto insurance rates

Auto Insurance - Insurer

The insurer covers more than a quarter of all drivers in the state, many of whom will soon pay more. State Farm, the insurer that currently provides auto insurance coverage to about 29 percent of Louisiana drivers, is expected to raise its rates in the state. This will mean that more than a million people might find their premiums moving up. According to Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, there are several reasons that State Farm is seeking to bump up its rates by double-digit average amounts. “This 17.3% rate increase…

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State Farm Boldly Upholds Commitment to Florida’s Home Insurance Landscape

Home insurance - Safe in Florida

Even as Farmers and AAA reduce their business in the state, the insurer says it’s not leaving. State Farm has announced that it has no plans to leave Florida’s home insurance market like other insurers have done, and even as that insurer did that exact thing this year in California. Florida’s market has been riding the line on the edge of a crisis, but State Farm isn’t leaving. According to State Farm, it continues to see an opportunity in Florida’s home insurance market, particularly due to recent reforms for the…

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Insurance companies like State Farm say now is the time for spring maintenance

Spring maintenance - Taking care of home

As the weather warms, and winter is left behind, homeowner have a few chores to complete. As tempting as it is to get outside and enjoy warmer spring weather, insurance companies are reminding homeowners that it’s best not to wait to complete spring maintenance tasks. State Farm has issued a reminder to customers including five tasks that are best to complete. In the spirit of reminding customers about spring maintenance and the importance of making sure the home is ready for the warmer months and everything that they come with,…

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State Farm will power Illinois corporate facilities with renewable energy

State Farm - Renewable Energy

The insurer has signed an agreement with Constellation to purchase the green electricity. Insurance company State Farm recently announced that they have signed a new agreement with one of the leading power and natural gas suppliers in the United States, Constellation, to power the Illinois corporate facilities with renewable energy. The energy strategy is a component of the insurance company’s broader decarbonization effort. State Farm has been making a number of environmental impact commitments lately, and this renewable energy agreement is among the latest steps it has taken. The agreement…

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