March 15, 2025

State Farm just got a taste of its own medicine. The insurance giant recently had its 22% rate increase request denied by California regulators—meanwhile, countless policyholders are receiving their own denial letters when they file legitimate claims.

It’s ironic, isn’t it?

When homeowners turn to State Farm for help after a disaster, they often face delays, underpayments, or outright claim denials. Yet when State Farm wants to increase premiums by double digits, regulators say no, and suddenly, the company cries foul.

For years, they’ve justified their claims denials by saying it’s about “keeping costs down” and “preventing fraud.” But when their own request for more money gets denied? Now it’s unfair, unsustainable, and bad for business.

The truth is, insurance is supposed to be a two-way contract—policyholders pay premiums in good faith, expecting coverage when they need it. But when an insurer consistently denies, delays, and disputes valid claims, while simultaneously demanding higher rates, it exposes a double standard that’s impossible to ignore.

If you’re tired of fighting your insurance company alone, know that you don’t have to. As a public adjuster, I help homeowners and business owners fight back to get the settlements they deserve.

Have a claim that’s been delayed, underpaid, or denied? Let’s talk. Book a free 15-minute evaluation today, and I’ll tell you if they owe you more—no obligation.

About the author 

Christopher L. Friedley

When Hurricane Katrina landed in Mississippi in 2005, my world changed forever. At the time, I didn’t even know what a public adjuster was—I only knew that the system felt unfair, and policyholders like my in-laws were left to fight an uphill battle. I became an insurance adjuster that year, working claims for insurance companies for the next 19 years. I thought I was doing the right thing yet over time, I saw too many policyholders facing the same frustrating battles, often unaware of their rights or how to fight back and claim a fairer settlement to restore their home after damage.

I knew I could make a bigger impact by advocating for the individuals, families, and business owners in my community—not for the insurers. In August 2024, I left my role at a global claims adjusting firm and launched my own public adjusting firm. Now, I use my insider knowledge to help homeowners and business owners navigate their claims, fight for what they’re owed, and regain control over their recovery.

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