The FAIR Plan faces accusations of denying smoke-damage claims and more. Can California lawmakers keep the insurer of last resort accountable?
Author Archives: Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters
Posted inAgriculture & Fishing
Some California winemakers don’t want tariffs on their European competitors. Here’s why
American wine industry stakeholders have different opinions about the potential fallout from tariffs on European wine, with California likely feeling the biggest impact.
Posted inFire & Emergency
State Farm wins first-ever emergency rate hike in California
Unprecedented approval for State Farm after L.A. fires means it can raise premiums in California next month.
Posted inPolitics & Government
State Farm can hike rates on California homeowners — if it pauses cancellations and proves need
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said today he will grant State Farm’s request to raise home insurance premiums by 22% on average if the company agrees to certain conditions — and wins approval at a public rate hearing next month.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Trump’s deportations could cost California ‘hundreds of billions of dollars.’ Here’s how
Some sectors, like agriculture, will be hit directly. Many more could feel the ripple effects.