State Farm Homeowners’ Rate Hike Rejected in Louisiana

March 24, 2011

Louisiana insurance regulators have rejected a rate increase from the state’s largest insurer of homes.

State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. wanted an average 14.3 percent rate hike for its 301,000 customers who get homeowners and condominium coverage, as well as renters’ protection.

Insurance Commissioner James Donelon rejected the increase totally, saying it was not justified.

State Farm spokeswoman Molly Quirk says the company hasn’t decided what its next step will be.

State Farm received a 9.9 percent increase last year after requesting 19.1 percent. In 2009, the insurer received an 8.3 percent hike after requesting 13.7 percent.

Topics Louisiana Pricing Trends Homeowners

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  • March 25, 2011 at 11:34 am
    Agent says:
    And many are. In our area, State Farm has emphasized Financial Services and neglected their P&C and they are getting hurt. If they want to continue to request double digi... read more
  • March 24, 2011 at 5:58 pm
    Marc says:
    It's amazing how everyone loves to bash SF. SF is the #1 company and for a good reason. They are charging a rate increase because they need to. This is a free capitalistic ... read more
  • March 24, 2011 at 4:21 pm
    Agent says:
    I am amazed they write as much as they do considering what they run off with rate increases and all the bad publicity they get from the newspapers on their troubles. I have h... read more

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