 Will they go for it? During a regulatory hearing this spring, the plan got a big endorsement from Allstate. Gerald Zimmerman, an Allstate executive, said once the changes are in effect, Allstate will begin writing new homeowner insurance policies in nearly every corner of California. Reached for comment, Allstate confirmed their position hadn't changed. In a statement, State Farm said they were working with regulators to pursue these reforms. Farmers did not respond.