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Sen. Schumer Slams State Farm For Cancelling L.I. Policies

Sen. Schumer issued a press release that stated he has received "several calls in the last six months" from residents of Long Island who have had their policies cancelled, according to a report in New

By Phil Gusman | Updated on February 19, 2008

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has blasted State Farm for the company’s “arbitrary and capricious decisions” to cancel homeowners insurance policies for Long Island residents.

Sen. Schumer issued a press release that stated he has received “several calls in the last six months” from residents of Long Island who have had their policies cancelled, according to a report in Newsday. He cited concerns that homeowners would be forced to carry insurance with higher premiums and less favorable terms because of State Farm’s decision.

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