State Farm executive fired over comments on premium hikes

State Farm executive fired over comments on premium hikes after California wildfires
A State Farm executive was fired over an undercover video of comments he made about the insurer's California rate hike request in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles area wildfires.
State Farm exec fired over jaw-dropping comments about LA wildfire rate hikes, victims in secret recording
A State Farm executive has been fired after he was secretly recorded alleging that the insurance company hiked rates for California homeowners reeling from the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Haden Kirkpatrick,
State Farm executive fired over comments about rate hikes
Haden Kirkpatrick, a top State Farm executive, said he was fired after being recorded in an undercover video making disparaging remarks about Pacific Palisades homeowners.
State Farm executive fired after disparaging L.A. wildfires and victims
Haden Kirkpatrick said State Farm’s decision to pull out of California’s insurance market was a calculated move in response to state regulations and financial concerns.
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Kirkpatrick, who joined State Farm in 2021 and had started his insurance career in 2015 with Esurance, told the LA Times that the secret video was filmed during a Tinder date – which he now thinks was a set-up.
State Farm exec fired after undercover video of his 'Tinder date' raises rate hike questions
"People want to be built in areas where they have natural areas around them for their ego... But also it's a f***** desert," said the former executive on a leaked and edited undercover video.
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State Farm executives said at the meeting that it needs a 22% emergency rate hike in California to cover more than $7.9 billion in losses. Lara initially rejected the request, saying in a Friday, Feb. 14, letter to State Farm executives that he needed more information before he can approve an increase.
State Farm exec fired over hidden camera video
Haden Kirkpatrick was fired after an undercover video appears to show him talking about rate hike. Michelle Obama will talk divorce, newfound freedom and friendship—but refuses to delve into politics—on a newly announced podcast with her brother,
State Farm exec fired after secret recording appears to show him discussing rate hikes
A State Farm executive has been fired after apparently making comments about the insurance company's recent rate hikes following the devastating SoCal wildfires. In a shocking turn of events, Haden Kirkpatrick was fired after an undercover video appears to show him talking about rate hikes.
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