Arizona State career development program gets a boost from State Farm donation

State Farm Donation - Arizona State University (ASU)

ASU received $30 million from the insurer for its “Pathways for the Future” program. Arizona State University (A.S.U.) has received a substantial $30 million State Farm donation directed right into the new “Pathways for the Future” career development program. The university’s new program offers students with financial aid when they enroll in online courses. Students from A.S.U. and Maricopa County Community College can use the program to receive financial aid when they register for online courses at the university. Other students who can benefit from the State Farm donation to…

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Shannen Doherty files lawsuit against State Farm Insurance over Woolsey Fire

Shannen Doherty - ABC News Interview YouTube

In the suit against the insurer, the actress revealed that she has terminal stage 4 breast cancer. Celebrity Shannen Doherty has filed a lawsuit against State Farm Insurance. Though the suit is over the insurer’s actions following the Woolsey Fire in 2018, it also revealed the severity of the actress’s illness. The celeb has yet to be able to return to her home following the wildfire and is battling terminal cancer. Court documents in the Shannen Doherty lawsuit against State Farm say that the celebrity is “dying of stage 4…

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State Farm partners up with an Arizona autonomous vehicle consortium

Autonomous vehicle - Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey

The partnership makes the insurer the first one to join forces with this automotive technology group. The Institute for Automated Mobility (I.A.M.) and State Farm Insurance have announced that they are entering into an autonomous vehicle partnership. The consortium was launched a year ago and was formed to move ahead the development of automated vehicles. The partnership represents the first entry of an insurer into this effort. Governor Doug Ducey made the first announcement of this new tech and insurance partnership. Arizona Governor Ducey made the announcement that State Farm…

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Insurance groups offer Texas storm preparedness tips for homeowners

Texas storm preparedness - storm destruction - homes

As the spring storm season gets fired up, insurers are hoping home insurance customers are ready. Texas storm preparedness can help to make a big difference in the risk of damage throughout the spring season. This year, insurance groups are offering policyholders added advice to help protect themselves against rains, winds and other severe weather risks. These helpful recommendations will reduce the risk of damage and make the claims process easier. The right Texas storm preparedness can make it possible for homeowners and vehicle owners to keep their property safe.…

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Allstate drops below third place in the auto insurance market

Auto Insurance Market - Allstate Drops in the auto insurance market - graph down trend

The car policy provider recently lost significant ground according to recent NAIC data. Allstate has lost its previous coveted spot in the auto insurance market. The insurance company had previously been in third place in the country. That said, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released data showing the provider’s downward slide. Allstate was the third auto insurance company in the United States but fell to fourth place. The reduction of Allstate’s position in the auto insurance market occurred when its share dropped 0.43 points to control 9.29 percent…

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