Weban insurance salesperson looking into rising rates has heard from a number of state farm customers about rate hikes. But is it more widespread? Webstate farm is a better choice for car insurance than farmers thanks to its low rates and higher customer satisfaction scores. Webstate farm, california's largest insurance provider, announced it would not renew insurance policies for approximately 72,000 homes and apartments in the state. Webthe company, accounting for 20 percent of bundled home insurance policies and 13 percent of commercial policies in california, said it was facing “historic increases.