Overview of State Farm Downgrade In a move that has caught the attention of policyholders and investors alike, AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of State Farm General Insurance Company (State Farm General). This marks a significant shift from an ‘A’ (Excellent) rating to a ‘B’ (Fair) classification, while the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) dropped from “a” (Excellent) to “bb+” (Fair). Implications of Ratings – Balance Sheet Strength Assessed as Weak The Credit Ratings issued by AM Best take into account a variety of factors…
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Allstate to Scale Back in New York and New Jersey Following Lower Rate Increases
Allstate’s Partial Auto Rate Increase Approval and Its Impact Allstate Insurance, a titan in the auto insurance industry, has recently been thrown into a strategic conundrum. After receiving approval for lower-than-requested rate hikes in both New York and New Jersey, the company is now reconsidering its presence in these states. Despite lobbying for a 29% rate increase in New Jersey and an 18.3% hike in New York, regulatory authorities only concurred to rate increases of just under 17% and 14.6%, respectively. This partial approval has led Allstate to question its…
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