NU Online News Service, Nov. 9, 3:55 p.m. EST

An Allstate Insurance Company spokesperson confirmed that the company has filed a request for a hearing regarding the Mississippi Insurance Department's decision to reject a 44 percent average statewide homeowners insurance rate hike request.

Allison Hatcher, Allstate spokesperson for the southern region, said Allstate worked with the Mississippi department to explain the need for the rate increase, but she said the department denies the insurer's request.

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