Nearly 1 Million Californians Face Home Insurance Spike in Coming Months
Summary
California homeowners insured by Farmers Insurance will see an average 1.5% increase in their home insurance premiums starting after September 15. The state insurance department approved the increase as part of a new pricing plan that also offers more discounts and incentives for wildfire safety measures.Key Facts
- Nearly 915,000 California homeowners with Farmers Insurance are affected.
- The average premium rise approved is 1.5%, lower than the 6.99% Farmers originally requested.
- Premium changes may vary depending on discounts and wildfire risk efforts.
- The increase follows California’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy to help insurers handle wildfire risks and costs.
- Farmers had limited issuing new policies in early 2023 but lifted those restrictions after reforms.
- New discounts include raising the home-and-auto insurance bundling discount from 15% to 22%.
- Homeowners taking steps to reduce wildfire risks can get additional incentives.
- California’s insurance market faces challenges from wildfires, rebuilding costs, and reinsurance expenses.
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