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California chases the nation’s first-ever public catastrophe model for wildfires
The lesson from Florida: As in most things property insurance, California is chasing its political foil Florida, which has ...
Two lawyers charged in $14.5 million workers’ comp scheme targeting California Spanish speakers
Four people, including two Inland Empire attorneys, were charged in a workers’ compensation fraud scheme that targeted ...
4 charged in $14.5 million workers’ comp scheme targeting Spanish speakers
Four people, including two Inland Empire attorneys, were charged in a workers’ compensation fraud scheme that targeted ...
5 charged for making false claims for FEMA benefits in wake of Southern California wildfires, prosecutors say
They are accused of falsely stating that their homes were damaged or destroyed. One allegedly listed a nonexistent address.
Investigation reveals Californians are forced into FAIR plan despite living in low-risk areas for wildfires
The FAIR plan was established in California around 60 years ago and is a state-run insurance option for homeowners who can’t ...
Taves: Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is paving California’s road to hell
A new state insurance regulation, expanding homeowners’ coverage in the most flammable areas, greases the wheels of ...
CA Insurance Commissioner travels world as state burns — Official on hot seat as insurance options dwindle
Media investigations reveal that Ricardo Lara used $30,000 in campaign funds to pay for fancy meals and taxpayers foot the ...
CA Insurance Commissioner travels world while state burns — on hot seat for lavish lifestyle as insurance options dwindle
Media investigations reveal that Ricardo Lara used $30,000 in campaign funds to pay for fancy meals and taxpayers foot the ...
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New Cal Fire map shows wildfire risk shift to the east in Morgan Hill
New state fire maps released for Morgan Hill show significant shifts in wildfire risk designations, with some areas seeing ...
Judge who oversaw Camp fire settlement with PG&E now suing LA’s Department of Water and Power after losing home to Palisades blaze
The lawsuit, filed against the LADWP, focuses on empty reservoirs in the Palisades at the time of the fire and alleges that ...
Insurer of last resort kept growing. Then L.A. fire victims paid the price
As insurers withdrew from the L.A. market, more homeowners joined the FAIR Plan. Now Jan. 7 fire victims are battling with the state's insurer of last resort to get compensated.
California lawsuit accuses insurance companies of ‘illegal scheme’ to drop homeowners
The lawsuit claims insurers conspired to force homeowners onto the FAIR Plan, a last-resort insurance program.