Homeowners

Insurance providers could charge policyholders a “supplemental fee” if the state’s insurer of last resort runs out of money. Once debris from the Los Angeles County wildfires is cleared and rebuilding begins, attention will likely shift to the financial health of a small, but growing…

The Los Angeles area wildfires have devastated entire communities and those who are planning to rebuild could be in for an unwelcome surprise, finding their insurance coverage isn’t enough to cover the full cost of their claim. It’s a widespread problem known as underinsurance and…

The ongoing wildfires in Southern California have upended countless lives, devastating local communities, erasing cherished historical landmarks, and sending thousands of residents into shelters to await news on whether it’s safe to return home again—if their home even still exists. AccuWeather estimated that the damage…

Ante las pérdidas por incendios que se esperan en los miles de millones de dólares, aquí tienes una guía sobre cómo navegar por el mercado de seguros del condado de San Diego y las nuevas regulaciones diseñadas para evitar que las aseguradoras se retiren. David…

The total damage from the Los Angeles wildfires is not yet known, but J.P. Morgan said Jan. 8 it expected the insurance losses … Read Article

The mounting financial toll from the most destructive firestorm in Los Angeles history could deal a devastating blow to the property insurance market and the California homeowners… Read Article

David and Peggy Blue were dumbfounded when they were notified last month that their home insurance would not be renewed because of a tall sycamore tree that overhangs their Altadena house. Their appeals for reconsideration were fruitless, leading the former San Diegans on a nerve-racking…

The devastation in Los Angeles is horrific for the impacted home and business owners and a tragically relatable scenario for North Bay residents. This region knows all too well how quickly wildfires can destroy lives and homes and how fierce winds impair firefighters. Sonoma and…

“Take care of yourself, take care of your family. Recognize that this is a complete and utter devastating trauma. You can’t get away from it. It doesn’t matter who you are.” That advice for people affected by wildfires in Los Angeles comes from Annie Barbour,…

In the months before thousands of Los Angeles homes went up in flames, property insurance companies dropped coverage in many neighborhoods of the city, citing the growing wildfire risks caused by climate change. As a result, a fast-growing number of California residents have switched to…

Today on AirTalk, we’re talking to insurance experts to help listeners navigate home insurance after the L.A. wildfires. We’ll be checking in on L.A. wildlife and those who are working to save them. Pasadena’s Huntington Health was the closest hospital to the fires, we’re talking…

Although wildfires in the Los Angeles County are still threatening the area, many affected families have already begun trying to figure out what to do next. If you have fire insurance, contacting your insurance company should be one of the first things you do. But…

The recent California wildfires have left many individuals and families facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives. To assist in this process, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to resources available for filing insurance claims, accessing financial assistance, securing temporary housing and employment, obtaining grants…

Three of California’s largest home insurance companies declined nearly half of their claims in 2023, well above the national average, according to a ratings agency report reviewed by The Times. In a survey of national claims handled by the state’s leading home insurance companies, affiliates…