In Support of Insurance Reform in Hawaii
In Support of Insurance Reform in Hawaii

United Policyholders is working part to advance Insurance Reform in Hawaii.  Below is the recent testimony from UP’s Roadmap to Recovery Liaison on Maui: Aloha Chair and Members of the Committee, My name is Sherry Peterson, and I am here in strong support of SB…
Short term gain, long term pain
Short term gain, long term pain

It clearly serves the best interests of policyholders (consumers), lenders, and our economy generally when property insurance policies cover the cost of replacing destroyed homes and restoring damaged homes to pre-loss condition with as little additional financial burden on the policyholder (beyond the premium they paid)…
Insurance Reform in Hawaii
Insurance Reform in Hawaii

This blog was written by Sherry Peterson, UP’s Roadmap to Recovery Liaison on Maui I began working with United Policyholders in March 2024 as the Roadmap to Recovery (R2R) Liaison and an Equal Justice Fellow. My work focused on helping Maui wildfire survivors navigate insurance…
Cover Your ASSets
Cover Your ASSets

As UP begins our 35th year(!) helping insurance consumers before and after disasters, we know that even the savviest people can find themselves underinsured after a loss…learning the hard way that you can’t blindly trust that your home insurance is current with the value of…
Guest Blog: Will New York Ever Become a Bad Faith State?
Guest Blog: Will New York Ever Become a Bad Faith State?

Guest Blog by: Garrett J. Coleman J.D., Class of 2025, University of Virginia School of Law As it stands now, New York insureds have few options when they are wrongfully denied coverage or face unjustified delays from their insurers.  While New York does regulate the conduct of…
We made a BIG impact in 2025!
We made a BIG impact in 2025!

“Your group and webinars are just amazing and most useful. The best resource and people we’ve encountered. We are so grateful for everything you do.” – Christine, 2025 LA Wildfire Survivor Roadmap to Recovery® Program Within a week of the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles,…
Giving thanks to those who pay it forward
Giving thanks to those who pay it forward

This month’s tip from the non-profit that has your back when insurance matters is to recognize and be grateful for our previous disaster survivor volunteers who share their hard-earned wisdom and help United Policyholders make a BIG, positive impact on people’s lives and financial health all across…
Where We Stand: A Homeowners Insurance Bill of Rights
Where We Stand: A Homeowners Insurance Bill of Rights

The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, combined with the rising cost of repairs and building materials, has destabilized the home insurance market. Homeowners increasingly face skyrocketing premium prices, and many are losing coverage as insurance companies pull out of regional markets altogether. At the…
Woolsey Fire Survivor Pays it Forward
Woolsey Fire Survivor Pays it Forward

When the Mountain Fire erupted in Ventura County in November 2024, Shelly Hiskey reached out to United Policyholders with a simple email. “Do you need help with the Mountain Fire, I am local and am willing to help.” Shelly was trained as a UP volunteer…
Calwood Fire ~ 5 Years Later
Calwood Fire ~ 5 Years Later

As we take a moment to mark the 5 year anniversary of the 2020 Cameron Peak, Calwood, Lefthand Canyon, and East Troublesome Fires, we take a look back at one wildfire survivor’s journey home.  Here is Kevin’s story, in his own words: “I have been…
Colorado Roadmap to Preparedness UPdate
Colorado Roadmap to Preparedness UPdate

We have been hard at work this year helping Colorado residents be adequately insured and wildfire prepared through our Roadmap to Preparedness program. Our most recent Colorado Shopping Help Webinar (watchable online) features up to date guidance from a panel of experts including the CO Division of Insurance,…
Marshall Fire Impact Report
Marshall Fire Impact Report

We are proud to share our Marshall Fire Impact Report. While there is no “end” to a recovery, there are many tangible signs that point to a healthy recovery in the greater Boulder area and UP is proud of our contribution to the process that…
Protecting Your Home
Protecting Your Home

As we wrap up National Preparedness Month, take a moment to prepare for what happens after a disaster. With insurance premiums rising to all-time highs, and coverage disputes in the news, many people are questioning whether it’s worth buying. But here’s a reality check from the Los Angeles wildfires…
The good vibes and delicious wine flowed at UP to Good 2025!
The good vibes and delicious wine flowed at UP to Good 2025!

On Friday, September 12th, 2025, friends, colleagues and special guests gathered at DeLoach Vineyards for our annual fundraiser UP to Good! Big thanks to our guests, VIPs, event sponsors, auction item donors, bidders and to the DeLoach Vineyards & J.C. Boisset team. The funds we…
Using Social Media Strategically
Using Social Media Strategically

Your insurance company likely uses social media to promote their feel good, “we’re here for you” brand. That’s their business strategy. But if your insurance claim is not moving forward and/or you are being treated unfairly – it does not feel good. You need your…
Summer is Here ~ Less is More
Summer is Here ~ Less is More

If you live in a suburb or rural area, as you refuel the BBQ and dust off outdoor furniture, take a moment to look around your home and yard. What is in that first five feet around and right up against your home? What if…
To whom it may concern…
To whom it may concern…

Submitting comments on proposed changes to your state’s insurance laws is a no-cost way of helping protect yourself as a consumer. Your insurance company is making their voice heard – you can too! There are many proposals making their way through state legislatures across the country today that relate to the…
Trust Issues
Trust Issues

Putting your home into a Revocable Trust is an estate planning best practice. One of the many challenges in the spotlight since the recent LA wildfires are problems people are having because their destroyed home was held in a trust but the trust wasn’t named…