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Farmers Plans 5% Policy Increase for California Homeowners in Wildfire-Distressed Areas

Farmers Insurance plans to increase policies in force in wildfire-distressed areas of California by at least 5% if it is approved for a rate filing that includes an average 6.99% rate increase. . . .

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