California Insurance Commissioner and Farmers CEO: A Groundbreaking Dialogue on the Insurance Crisis

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California continues to struggle with a growing insurance crisis, as homeowners face towering premiums and the daunting task of securing coverage. Amidst this turmoil, insurers have retreated, leaving many Californians in a lurch. But in a recent twist, the path to resolution may hinge on a compromise that allows insurers to adjust rates based on future risk assessments. State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, spearheading new regulations to mitigate the crisis, likens his relationship with the insurance industry to a “forced marriage” — staying together for the larger family’s sake. This…

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Will Illinois auto insurance be more affordable with driving habit-based rates?

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A bill introduced in the state would require insurers to use a driving record to calculate premiums. A bill newly introduced in Illinois would change the way auto insurance companies calculate rates if it is passed in the state.  It would require insurers to use a policyholder’s individual driving records for their premiums calculations instead of looking to socioeconomic factors. House Bill 4611 aims to reduce what it calls discrimination House Bill 4611 was written to ban auto insurance companies from calculating an individual’s rate using criteria that the bill…

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