This year the insurance chief is working on legislation to expand FAIR Plan options while at the same time reducing its ...

The California Department of Insurance continued the momentum toward improving insurance options statewide. The Department announced it had completed the review of three forward-looking wildfire ...

If you live in California, it's likely obvious that there's an insurance crisis and the most recent casualties are survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires. Instability and uncertainty have caused ...

The state’s law requiring fair treatment by insurers has largely been unenforced. Fire victims are left with delays, ...

Two of the five largest home insurers in California will each raise rates by an average of 6.9% later this year.

CDI data through Nov. 17, 2025, shows wildfire claims have topped $22 billion, with payments reported from admitted insurers, ...

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has approved the Verisk Wildfire Model for insurers to assess wildfire risk, marking a significant advancement in California's insurance sector. This model ...

One year after the deadly southern California Eaton and Palisades fires, many survivors report insurance claim problems.

Legislation approved Saturday aims to help property owners assess their rate hikes amid a statewide insurance crisis and rising costs. California lawmakers passed a bill meant to address consumer ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California homeowners face surcharges averaging $50 to help insurers recoup costs from January’s devastating Los ...

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