California homebuyer forced into ‘no-name insurance’ with a $25,000 fire deductible
A California homebuyer who thought he was closing on a suburban house instead found himself forced onto a…
How to solve California’s home insurance crisis
California’s home insurance crisis continues to deepen. Homeowners, even those far away from fire hazards, are struggling to…
California election results are a giant red flag on one key issue
Insurance Commissioner candidate Jane Kim wants to establish a state-run single-payer disaster insurance program with guaranteed coverage. Gubernatorial…
Should California insurance commissioner be an elected position?
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, shown in Los Angeles in April 2025 after the deadly wildfires, will be termed…
California’s largest insurers won’t cover these types of roofs: Chart
Does your home have a flat roof? Is it made of wood, or past its expected lifespan? These…
California FAIR Plan to hike home insurance rates 30%. Map shows where
The FAIR Plan, California’s insurer of last resort and one of the state’s largest insurance companies, will substantially…
San Francisco homeowner dropped by insurer due to flat roof
San Francisco’s Sunset District has plenty of houses with flat roofs, which can be a problem when getting…
California’s second-largest home insurer to raise rates this fall
Farmers Insurance Group, the second largest home insurer in California, is set to raise overall policy rates for…
California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires | State and Regional
SACRAMENTO — California is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the…
SF Chronicle wins Pulitzer Prize for home insurance investigation
Bronte Wittpenn, Susie Nelson, Sara DiNatale and Megan Munce react to winning the Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting…
Regulator alleges State Farm’s wildfire response broke law 400 times
A State Farm sign hangs onto the remains of Altadena Hardware store in the tight-knit community of Altadena…
Patrick Wolff for California insurance commissioner
California needs someone to competently guide insurance system reforms and patch shortcomings as they arise. Patrick Wolff can…