Auto insurers State Farm, Geico, others to issue refunds
On Thursday, State Farm, the largest auto insurance company in the country, joined Allstate, Geico, Liberty Mutual, Progressive and others, in announcing refunds to its customers. State Farm said it will be returning a $2 billion dividend, with most customers receiving a 25 percent policy credit on premiums paid between March 20 and May 31.
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