State Farm declares 105 Kia, Hyundai models ‘ineligible’ for new insurance in Louisiana

State Farm Insurance and Progressive not insuring some Kia and Hyundai models

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- -- ABC-7 has learned State Farm Insurance and Progressive will not be writing new policies on certain KIA and Hyundai vehicles in some markets. According to the insurers, the impacted vehicles have a key to start the ignition, which can make them easy to steal. ABC-7 is gathering more information

State Farm, Progressive restrict coverage for some Kia, Hyundai models

For months, Kia and Hyundais have been the target of car thieves all across the country.

State Farm declares 105 Kia, Hyundai models ‘ineligible’ for new insurance in Louisiana

State Farm agents in Louisiana have blacklisted the vehicles, saying they are vulnerable to theft.

State Farm declares 105 Kia, Hyundai models ‘ineligible’ for new insurance in Louisiana

Two State Farm employees told WWL-TV that the restrictions apply in Georgia, Louisiana, Oregon, Washington, and Pennsylvania