State farm Increases its rate by 8% from Oct 2009

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:03 pm   Post subject: State farm Increases its rate by 8% from Oct 2009  

I have recently read news on Houston Chronicle regarding State Farm bumping thier rates by 8% on all insurances from Oct 2009. Is that right and did you got any letter from State Farm with clarification?

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:56 am   Post subject:   

I hope not. Even though I do not have them personally, usually when one raises rates the others are sure to follow. I did recently have my policy renewed and updated through my own insurance company and got a lot better deal...hopefully it was not short lived.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:12 am   Post subject:   

Hey Design,

Hasn't the chronicle quoted any of the officials on the reason for this hike? Is this increase going to be restricted to a certain area or it would be universal?
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:08 am   Post subject:   

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I have recently read news on Houston Chronicle regarding State Farm bumping thier rates by 8% on all insurances from Oct 2009.


Did they show it as a proposition? Or is it inevitable?

If it’s something they’ve decided upon, I really don’t see any reason why a carrier should lay an 8% hike for all coverage policies. I’m sure they’re not performing to same heights for all areas. What do you think?

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:48 am   Post subject:   

IK know if my rates were being hiked I would be calling my agent or insurance company and asking why especially if I had a good driving record.
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