Insurancejournal iconInsurancejournalSep 29, 2026

Viewpoint: How Central Valley Agencies Are Serving Clients After State Farm’s Pullback

California property insurance shopping has changed its order of operations. Five years ago, a homeowner or small-business owner who called an independent agency often expected a comparison of several carriers and a conversation about price. Today, the first question is …

Viewpoint: How Central Valley Agencies Are Serving Clients After State Farm’s Pullback

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