Coastal damage and a looming El Niño prompt warnings for homeowners to review insurance coverage
Coastal damage and a looming El Niño prompt warnings for homeowners to review insurance coverage

A series of recent coastal hazards, from sinkholes to beach erosion to waves pushing water onto properties, is raising concerns for Southern California homeowners who may not be covered for the damage they’re seeing. Images of a collapsing driveway and eroding shorelines have unsettled many…
Insured Not Entitled To Additional Coverage For Water, Mold Damage, Panel Says
Insured Not Entitled To Additional Coverage For Water, Mold Damage, Panel Says

A trial court did not err in granting a property insurer’s motion for summary judgment in a water and mold damage coverage dispute because the policy clearly excludes mold damage and requires repairs to be completed within two years of the date of loss in…
Your House Survived the Fire — Now Mold Could Be the Second Wave of Damage Your Insurance Can Cover
Your House Survived the Fire — Now Mold Could Be the Second Wave of Damage Your Insurance Can Cover

You picture a house fire and you think of smoke, flames, charred walls. What most homeowners don’t picture — until it happens to them — is the water. Thousands of gallons of it, soaked into every wall, floor, and ceiling while firefighters did their job.…
State Farm denies another homeowner’s claim for water damage
State Farm denies another homeowner’s claim for water damage

More homeowners are coming forward saying State Farm is denying their water leak damage claims. CBS 8 is Working for You to find out if this is a pattern by the insurance company. Mark Matthews has lived in his Chula Vista home for 25 years. And, he…
State Farm denies renter’s claim for roof leak damages
State Farm denies renter’s claim for roof leak damages

A University City man wants moving and displacement expenses during repair work on his home. CBS 8 is Working for You to get answers after a University City man says State Farm denied his claim on a renter’s insurance policy. The man has to move…
Catch UP on water and mold damage with Kris Griffith
Catch UP on water and mold damage with Kris Griffith

In this Catch UP segment, restoration and remediation contractor Kristofer Griffith of Anderson Group International shares insights on water and mold damage repairs and insurance.    
Your CLUE report could save you money on auto and home owners insurance
Your CLUE report could save you money on auto and home owners insurance

If your car is in an accident, or your house is damaged in a storm, the insurance claims you file will wind up in your CLUE report. The trouble is most people have never heard of a CLUE report, even though the data in it…
Is Your Home a Death Trap? You May Be Eligible for Compensation
Is Your Home a Death Trap? You May Be Eligible for Compensation

US News and World Report – Four ways to help fund the removal of toxins from your home. Discovering toxins in your home is often terrifying – it’s not just lowering the value of your home, but it’s also potentially causing long-lasting health problems. While…
ServiceMaster and Water Damage Claims
ServiceMaster and Water Damage Claims

Couple Recalls ‘Leaky Toilet Nightmare’What started out as a leaky toilet turned into a local couple’s worst nightmare. They got into a battle with their insurance company and are now suing.It is a case their attorney says could affect hundreds of thousands of homeowners.Ora Tamir…
Can mortgage lenders hold your insurance money hostage?
Can mortgage lenders hold your insurance money hostage?

If your home has been seriously damaged or destroyed, your insurance company will release a check made out to both you and your mortgage lender to pay for the necessary repairs. “Lenders have a substantial investment in the property, sometimes more than the homeowner, especially…
What Not To Say To Your Insurer
What Not To Say To Your Insurer

The next time you’re talking with your insurer about filing a claim, you may want to watch what you say. According to the latest tip of the month from United Policyholders, a nonprofit group focused on educating consumers about insurance, certain words set off alarm…
From Risk to Opportunity: Insurer Responses to Climate Change
From Risk to Opportunity: Insurer Responses to Climate Change