Wildfire claims handling in the spotlight as complaints about the insurer mount
California’s Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has opened a formal investigation into State Farm, following growing complaints about how the insurer is managing claims linked to the devastating January wildfires near Los Angeles.
The state’s inquiry was prompted by reports from homeowners affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires, who allege the insurance giant delayed or improperly handled their claims, particul…