It's unlikely any of the big ones will pull out altogether, but they do close out certain states. After Katrina Allstate stopped writing business on a lot of costs because they didn't want to risk getting clubbed over the head like State Farm did. That isn't uncommon.
Farmers pulled out of NC several years ago after the NC Joint Underwriters Assn (coastal wind coverage mainly) sent a letter to companies offering p/c in NC (if you offer property coverage, you have to participate in the Joint Underwriters Assn) that said if there was a direct hit with a Cat 5 hurricane, we have the right to assess each company an unlimited amount. Farmers said "no thanks" and cancelled all their property coverage in NC.
By the way, just minutes ago I was wearing my PSU jacket. Even though I was happy that OU beat them, I'm hoping for a strong finish, including a win over Purdue Saturday.
They should be Top15 again in about 2-3 years. Recruiting should pick up.
They aren't exactly pulling out, but in Oklahoma Farm Bureau sent letters to all of their policyholders who only had a property with them. The letter told them to move their cars to FB or move their property somewhere else, they will no longer insure homes without autos.
It has been nice for me, I've picked up quite a few nice properties.