LottTrent.jpgIn talking yesterday about the grumblings I’ve been hearing since State Farm struck a settlement of its disputed Katrina claims in Mississippi, I neglected to mention one recurring and disturbing theme–that the carrier was insane not to make sure the claims of political big wigs were paid regardless of merit to avoid drawing their wrath in the courts, the media and Congress. I think that’s total nonsense.

Two of the politicos involved–U.S. Senator Trent Lott, R-Miss., and U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss.–may be on opposite sides of the country’s normal political divide, but they were united in their indignation against State Farm for denying their Katrina claims. Both were told that because flooding was involved, their homeowners policies didn’t apply. Both sued, contending that coverage exclusions were vague, while also arguing that their homes were damaged by wind and a related storm-surge, and should therefore be covered.

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