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California approved a State Farm insurance settlement after proposed increases reached 52%; the deal is estimated to save consumers about $530 million

California insurance regulators approved a State Farm settlement, saving policyholders approximately $530 million. This agreement significantly reduced proposed rate increases for homeowners and renters across the state. Thousands of policyholders will now receive refunds with ten percent annual interest. The settlement also imposes new conditions on State Farm regarding policy…

The Times of India

State Farm Secures Settlement to Maintain 17% California Homeowners Rate Hike, Agrees to No Mass Non-Renewals

State Farm General Insurance Company has finalized a settlement agreement with the California Department of Insurance and consumer advocacy group Consumer Watchdog

International Business Times

Is Delta's New AI Pricing Bad News for Your Wallet?

Delta is using AI to "personalize" the price you pay for airfare. Here's what that could mean for your next trip.

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Delta moves toward eliminating set prices in favor of AI that determines how much you personally will pay for a ticket

The airline touted a partnership with an AI-enabled revenue system as a step on the road to fully personalized ticket pricing, part of its goal to raise profit margins long-term.

Fortune

State Farm pursues additional 11% rate increase in California after emergency rate hike approval

Condo owners and renters may see larger jump as insurance firm pursues overall 30% rate increase for policies in state

The Guardian - US

California consumer group sues to block insurers from adding surcharge following LA fires

A consumer advocacy group has filed a lawsuit to block insurers from charging California customers for $500 million in costs associated with the January Los Angeles wildfires

The Independent UK

Burned: “Good Neighbor” State Farm Seeks Huge Rate Hikes After L.A. Fires

Will Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara bow to the industry giant or protect disaster-stricken Angelenos?

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California Politicians Now Want Oil Companies, Not Insurers, To Subsidize People Living in Wildfire Zones

A proposed state bill would allow individuals and insurers to sue oil companies for wildfires damages.

Reason

California homeowners could be on the hook for $1,000 or higher surcharge if FAIR Plan runs dry

"We are one event away from a large assessment," Victoria Roach, president of the FAIR Plan, said last year.

Fortune

Wildfire Survivors Urged To Contact Insurers For Evacuation Cost Reimbursement

Learn about insurance options and challenges for wildfire survivors in California. Consumer Watchdog offers guidance on navigating insurance claims and pol...

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California lets Allstate hike rates — but insurer still won’t write new home policies

Allstate has received California’s blessing to raise homeowner insurance premiums 4%, but the state’s fifth largest home insurer said it has no plans to reverse its decision last fall to stop writing new policies.

Tribune News Service

Californians are in for another bill increase: car insurance

Some California drivers will be getting a nasty surprise when they open their car insurance bills this year.

Los Angeles Times

California Oil Industry Uses High Gasoline Prices to Roll Back Climate Agenda, Critics Allege

After industry lobbyists halted the oil and gas well safe-distance law, their well-funded referendum could sway voters with misinformation.

Capital & Main

Fire-stricken rural New Mexico warily eyes insurance fight

Manuel and Marcy Silva combed through the charred rubble that used to be their home, searching for any salvageable bits in the wake of the largest wildfire in New Mexico history

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The Independent UK

Insurers say California's inaction threatens auto policies

Top U.S. insurance companies and associations say California is risking a crisis in the nation’s largest automobile insurance market by refusing to approve rate increases since the start of the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

California may add wine, liquor bottles to recycling program

California is moving to add wine and distilled spirits containers to its struggling recycling program

Los Angeles Times

For some Southern California Edison users, rates will be more costly than advertised

As electricity bills rise with the temperature, some Southern California Edison customers are getting an extra jolt starting this month — and it's one they didn't see coming.

The Independent UK

California has $600M in unclaimed can, bottle deposits

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is proposing to temporarily double California’s typical nickel refunds for bottles and cans to boost recycling

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