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6 major property insurance companies outline future plans in Florida after back-to-back hurricanes
Read full article: 6 major property insurance companies outline future plans in Florida after back-to-back hurricanesThe insurance industry is facing potential rate hikes, and one Fort Myers insurance agent is weighing in on what homeowners should expect.
State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home policies in California in latest blow to state insurance market
Read full article: State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home policies in California in latest blow to state insurance marketInsurance giant State Farm says it will discontinue coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California starting this summer.
Some auto insurers are dropping or rejecting certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles
Read full article: Some auto insurers are dropping or rejecting certain Kia and Hyundai vehiclesMajor auto insurers like Allstate, State Farm and Progressive are refusing to write policies for Kia and Hyundai vehicles in certain cities. Tell us if you’ve had any issues with insurance on your Kia or Hyundai.
Positively JAX: 100 hurricane kits distributed to low-income individuals & families in Clay County
Read full article: Positively JAX: 100 hurricane kits distributed to low-income individuals & families in Clay CountyLow-income individuals and families will be able to get their hands on a hurricane kit this weekend in Clay County.
Jury awards $6.3M to Shannen Doherty in State Farm fire suit
Read full article: Jury awards $6.3M to Shannen Doherty in State Farm fire suitA federal jury in Los Angeles has awarded $6.3 million to actor Shannen Doherty in a lawsuit alleging that State Farm failed to pay for damage to her house in a 2018 California wildfire.
Dog-bite claims soared as coronavirus lockdown began
Read full article: Dog-bite claims soared as coronavirus lockdown beganState Farm reports its highest month for the number and amount paid for dog bite claims was last March at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown. Experts believe pets may have picked up on their owners’ stress and anxiety.
'She Shed' commercial star talks life after playing 'Cheryl'
Read full article: 'She Shed' commercial star talks life after playing 'Cheryl'The actress has written an essay for Huffington Post about being the star of the State Farm "She Shed" commercial that has become the beloved focus of much social media banter in recent months. Butler said a waitress at a restaurant where she dined recently asked if she was Cheryl and said it was her favorite commercial. "I thanked her and tipped her extra because I can't have her out here telling folks that 'She Shed Cheryl' is a cheapskate," Butler wrote. For the record, the she shed wasn't actually burning when Butler and Currelley were making the commercial, which was helmed by "I, Tonya" director Craig Gillespie. An editor superimposed video of a flaming shed filmed earlier, Butler wrote, describing a spark of Hollywood magic reminiscent of her own.
State Farm laying off 300 Jacksonville-based employees
Read full article: State Farm laying off 300 Jacksonville-based employeesGetty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - State Farm has informed Florida authorities that it will be laying off 300 employees based in Jacksonville by the end of the year. The first round of layoffs will affect 143 employees. The second round of layoffs will affect 157 employees and is set for Nov. 30. State Farm included a full list of the job titles and number of employees of each type affected in its notice to the state. It says the employees were previously notified in writing of the coming layoffs.