If your insurance company is not going to renew the policy on your home, they must notify you in writing at least 45 days before the expiration date. If you didn’t receive the proper notice, contact the California Department of Insurance (DOI) at 1-800-927-HELP or online at ww...
2023 fire season in California saw a large decrease in the number of wildfires and total acreage burned— compared to the 5-year average — due to proactive management and favorable weather conditions Kemper home insurance issued over $1.5 million in refunds to thousands of customers due to the...
California Department of Insurance. Insurers Currently Offering Discounts. Accessed Sep 17, 2024. View all sources. Such efforts could include things like rebuilding your roof with fire-resistant materials and limiting vegetation near your home. Most homeowners policies cover fire and smoke damage, but...
When setting individual home premiums, California is requiring insurers to consider a building owner’s fire mitigation efforts, such as installing a Class A fire-rated roof, closing eaves or doing brush removal. Will the models increase the availability of insurance? The regulations are intended to...
GREENWIRE|SACRAMENTO, California - How bad is California's wildfire insurance crisis? So bad that the state can't get coverage for its own firehouses. The irony emerged at a state Senate Budget subcommittee hearing Thursday in Sacramento, where Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration defende...
As wildfires burn across California, some homeowners are scrambling to find fire insurance coverage. Even people who have lived in the area for years say they're paying thousands more for protection. Carter Evans reports.
California Homeowners Insurance Frequently Asked Questions How do I know what the replacement cost of my house is? The replacement cost is defined as the dollar amount it will costtodayto rebuild your home. Thus, this is something that will update each year as you improve your home with renova...
In California, fire victims squeezed in dispute between insurance companies, architects. (Originated from Orange County Register)Sforza, Teri
California's wildfires are cooling the state'sreal estatemarket asinsurersseek to back out of fire-prone areas and would-be buyers face high costs for plans. The situation is causing buyers to have a hard time finding insurance and to then back out of purchases or lower their offers,The Wa...
Wade Anglin lives right down the street from the fire camp. He's worried that if a fire station has issues easily getting fire insurance, what's the future for his community? "They have firefighters on scene and without them, we won't be able to get any insurance," Anglin said. ...