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Wisconsin Dairy Farm Sued for National Origin Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

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Wisconsin Dairy Farm Sued for National Origin Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

United Pride Dairy LLC, a dairy farm in Phillips, Wisconsin, violated federal law when it subjected three employees of Mexican origin to disparate treatment in the terms and conditions of employment, and also subjected a female employee to sexual harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today. According to the […]

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State Farm Files for Auto Rate Decrease, Homeowners Rate Increase in Louisiana

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State Farm Files for Auto Rate Decrease, Homeowners Rate Increase in Louisiana

More than one million State Fam auto insurance policyholders in Louisiana should see a decrease in premiums in 2026, as Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple approved the carrier’s request for a 5.9% average rate decrease. State Farm is the largest personal auto insurer in Louisiana, covering approximately 30% of the market. The rate decrease, which goes

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State Farm Sued Over Policies Backed by Distressed Insurer PHL

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State Farm Sued Over Policies Backed by Distressed Insurer PHL

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. faces a lawsuit accusing it of fraud and unjust enrichment for selling products from PHL Variable Insurance Co., which authorities say has a $2.2 billion capital shortfall that left policyholders with less-than-promised payouts. Three people who bought PHL life insurance and annuity contracts from State Farm agents are seeking

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ICT and State Farm Launch Campaign to Combat Rising Vehicle Theft in Texas

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Missouri’s Mutual Insurance Companies Report Stronger Results in 2024

The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) and State Farm are partnering for the 2025 Lock It Down! campaign—an ongoing statewide effort to reduce motor vehicle theft, burglary, and fraud-related crime. This year’s campaign includes a new component: parking lot signs urging shoppers and business patrons to “LOCK IT DOWN.” State Farm agents across Texas are

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Lawsuit Alleges Farm Bureau Financial Concealed Fraudulent Activities

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Lawsuit Alleges Farm Bureau Financial Concealed Fraudulent Activities

Two former top investigators for Farm Bureau Financial are suing the company for fraud, racketeering and wrongful termination. The lawsuit alleges the insurer’s management group knew of fraudulent activity committed by company employees and refused to report fraud to state regulators. The purpose of the scheme was to pass on the bulk of the financial

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State Farm Files for 6.2% Auto Rate Reduction in California

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Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Grand Teton National Park Cabins

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. submitted a rate filing to reduce personal auto insurance rates by 6.2%. The filing has a targeted effective date of Feb. 23, 2026, and is pending approval from the California Department of Insurance. State Farm said recent trends involving less costly physical damage claims are what enabled the carrier

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LA County Launches Investigation into State Farm Over Wildfire Claims

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Volvo Launches Independent Agency; Arden’s Wildfire Program Backed by SiriusPoint

Los Angeles County is conducting an investigation into State Farm’s handling of insurance claims from the devastating L.A. wildfires in January. The investigation was ordered by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, and it focuses on potential violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law. It addresses consumer complaints of delays, underpayments, and denials of legitimate claims,

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Louisiana Farm Bureau to Benefit From Demutualization, AM Best Says

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Human Screwworm Case Poses No Risk to Agriculture, Says USDA Official

AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (Louisiana Farm Bureau), an action that follows the announcement that that Louisiana Farm Bureau and Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company (Southern Farm

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