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How State Farm's New Contract Sparked an Uproar

The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

July 20, 2026

Show Notes

This past year Progressive usurped State Farm as the nation’s biggest personal auto insurer, losing a throne State Farm had held since World War II. The shift sparked a dramatic overhaul at the company, including new agent contracts, sweeping benefit cuts and a big push into AI. WSJ's Jean Eaglesham reports on the fallout. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

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