Solution: This one was pretty easy, I think. The meta answer is contained in the four themers- 17A JAKE, 29A FROM, 42A STATE, 54A FARM. JAKE FROM STATE FARM. There are some grid entries that are mascots/spokespersons associated with other insurance companies- 9D Liberty Mutual, 28A Aflac, 48A Geico, 53D Progressive, that hopefully put you on the right track.
Fun one, Lars! I noticed Emu, Gecko, and Flo while filling out the grid. But I also thought the double LLs might mean something. Since they didn't go anywhere, I looked at the themers, where I should have started and there it was! Lol.
AuLeaf 🤓8:46 · 2024-11-08T02:27:43.365Z
ahhh, I didn't notice the other mascots at all, lol
Would you consider adding the actor’s name as a valid answer? The title gave me enough to find the answer (even though I’d never heard of it), then I thought the extra step was expected… and was puzzled that it wasn’t accepted.