That's exactly what happened in the creation of "Jake from State Farm." Once just a line in an early-2010s commercial, Jake from State Farm has now become one of the most important spokespeople in ...

The largest insurer in the state is requesting a rate increase that would affect every one of its customers, and likely drive up the price of coverage for everyone else.

State Farm came under fire for seeking a 22 percent rate hike, with a 38 percent increase for renters, after the California wildfires.