Earthquake insurance rates have doubled since the California Earthquake Authority was established. But consumers haven't received better coverage in exchange. In fact, they're receiving far less.…
Associated Press A member of the California Earthquake Authority's ruling board demanded Thursday that the agency be overhauled, contending the complex financial structure that sustains the…
…April 1, 1998, when it began writing earthquake insurance under the California Earthquake Authority rating plan. The examination disclosed that several aspects ofMCC's homeowners multiple peril program are…
…April 1, 1998, when it began writing earthquake insurance under the California Earthquake Authority rating plan. The examination disclosed that several aspects ofMCC's homeowners multiple peril program are…
Costly earthquake insurance leaves many homeowners in a quandary, facing high deductibles and no coverage for garages, pools and other structures.Los Angeles Times Consumer groups believe…
Contra Costa Times (California) Uninsured or underinsured homeowners face substantial financial risks: foreclosure, even bankruptcy. California taxpayers also would shoulder a massive burden, said Doug Heller,…
My July 9 column on new policy options from the California Earthquake Authority generated a fair number of questions about earthquake insurance in general. Here are…
The cost of residential coverage would drop by an average of 22%. But some areas, including Palm Springs, could see a dramatic increase.Los Angeles Times Consumer…
The Daily News of Los Angeles Groups representing policyholders, including the San Francisco-based United Policyholders and Santa Monica-based The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, support…
…behest of the insurance industry established a new state agency, the California Earthquake Authority, which assumed responsibility for providing earthquake insurance coverage, effectively providing the…
Cutting premiums would benefit all sidesThe Desert Sun (Palm Springs, California) The state consumer group Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights endorsed the reduction last week.…
Associated Press "The chief policy objective should not be, 'What legislation does the industry support?'" Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer…
State earthquake authority votes to reduce coverage rates 22.1 percent. Review is in works.The Orange County Register (California) Doug Heller, an insurance industry watchdog, does not…
As Californian's look at their finances for 2013, several thousand homeowners will see savings on their earthquake insurance premiums. As a result of California's insurance reform…
