In a hearing on Tuesday, State Farm went before the California Department of Insurance to explain with data why the $921 million premium increase is necessary, FOX 11 reported. STATE FARM EXECUTIVE FIRED OVER COMMENTS ON PREMIUM HIKES AFTER CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE

He's expecting his insurer of 15 years, State Farm, to pay for it. But three months later, he's feeling on edge since he hasn't seen much money come in yet and he's concerned about the future. "I am worried about keeping home insurance after this is all said and done,

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara decided Friday to provisionally grant State Farm General's request for a 22% hike in its homeowner insurance rates pending a formal rate hearing next month.

California's largest insurer, State Farm General, is seeking a 22% rate hike after $7.5 billion in wildfire losses. For insight into how climate change could impact coverage nationwide, Jeremy Porter,

But before giving his final sign-off, Lara ordered State Farm representatives to appear before an administrative judge to justify the company’s request — a rare move for a rate hike proposal. That multi-day public hearing starts Tuesday in Oakland and could last through Thursday.

Day two of a first of its kind emergency hearing in Northern California to determine if State Farm will get the rate increased it says it needs to stay afloat in California, On Your Side's Kristine Lazar gives details on the hearing with Consumer Watchdog's founder Harvey Rosenfield.