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KTVU-SF (FOX) – San Francisco, CA: Insurance Bailout Deal Fails

The insurance industry’s efforts to pass a last minute bailout deal failed for this legislative session.

Sep 12, 2023

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The San Francisco Standard – California Insurance Crisis: Lawmakers Fail To Pass Bill Aimed at Luring Insurers Back

By Mathew Kupfer, THE SF STANDARD https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/12/california-insurance-crisis-lawmakers-fail-to-pass-bill-aimed-at-luring-insurers-back/ Controversial efforts to pass a last-minute bill through the California Legislature to ease the state’s…

Sep 12, 2023

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Insurance Business – California insurance bailout plan sparks outcry from advocacy groups

Groups say plan is being “rushed through in secrecy” By Mika Pangilinan, INSURANCE BUSINESS https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/california-insurance-bailout-plan-sparks-outcry-from-advocacy-groups-459198.aspx A coalition of consumer, environmental, and economic…

Sep 11, 2023

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Politico – California tries for a different path than Florida on insurance

State officials trying to figure out how to stem the exodus of property insurers from wildfire-prone areas are looking with trepidation at…

Sep 11, 2023

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KNX-AM (Radio) – Los Angeles, CA: California’s Wildfire Crisis Has Triggered an Insurance Crisis

By Staff Reporters, KNX – Los Angeles, CA Click below to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast segment.

Sep 9, 2023

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KCBA (FOX) – Monterey, CA: Insurance Lobbyists and CA Lawmakers Are Trying to Strike a Deal

Consumer advocates fear the rates would skyrocket even more than they already have.

Sep 8, 2023

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Mercury News – Editorial: Nix last-minute California wildfire insurance bailout scheme

By Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards For months, lawmakers, regulators, the insurance commissioner and the governor sat on their hands while…

Sep 8, 2023

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San Diego Union Tribune – Newsom, Legislature must not rush through huge changes to property insurance

By San Diego Union Tribune Editorial Board https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2023-09-07/california-property-insurance-wildfires-allstate-usaa-newsom The editorial board (opens in new tab) operates independently from the U-T newsroom but holds itself…

Sep 8, 2023

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KCBS-AM (Radio) – San Francisco, CA: States Wildfire Crisis has Triggered an Insurance Crisis

By Staff Reporters, KCBS – San Francisco, CA Click below to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast segment.

Sep 8, 2023

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The Sacramento Bee – Wildfires Make it Hard for Californians to Insure Their Homes. Did a Deal to Help Fall Apart?

By Maggie Angst and Lindsey Holden, THE SACRAMENTO BEE https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article279019279.html A last-minute push for a legislative deal to make it easier for…

Sep 8, 2023

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KGO-SF (ABC) – San Francisco, CA: Consumer Advocates Have Been Excluded From Negotiations by the Insurance Industry

Consumer groups sent a letter to the governor and legislative leaders asking for a halt to discussions.

Sep 7, 2023

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San Francisco Chronicle – Key California lawmaker says deal to rescue insurance companies is ‘dead’

By Julie Johnson & Joe Garofoli, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/insurance-deal-dead-18353489.php State Sen. Bill Dodd, whose North Bay district is on the front…

Sep 7, 2023

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The Los Angeles Times – As climate change challenges home insurers, an ‘uninsurable future’ looms

By Ryan Fonseca, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2023-09-07/as-climate-change-challenges-home-insurers-an-uninsurable-future-looms-essential-california As climate change challenges home insurers, an ‘uninsurable future’ looms To kick off the…

Sep 7, 2023

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KOGO-AM (Radio) – San Diego, CA: Huge Increases on Car Insurance Rates

By Staff Reporters, KOGO – San Diego, CA Click below to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast segment.

Sep 7, 2023

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The San Francisco Chronicle – California home insurance crisis: Another major insurer reduces coverage

By Clare Fonstein, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE https://www.sfchronicle.com/climate/article/insurance-california-fire-usaa-18348581.php Another home insurance provider will reduce future coverage in California, as other companies have done…

Sep 6, 2023

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CalMatters – Insurance looms as California Legislature nears end of session

By Dan Walters, CALMATTERS https://calmatters.org/commentary/2023/09/california-legislature-insurance/ The California Legislature reconvened Tuesday for the final fortnight of its 2023 session with lawmakers facing nearly…

Sep 6, 2023

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Davis Vanguard – California AG Urged to Investigate Insurance Industry Collusion on Homeowner Insurance Shortages – Consumer Watchdog Cites ‘Secret Recording’ to End Consumer Protections

By Vanguard Administrator Gavin, DAVIS VANGUARD https://www.davisvanguard.org/2023/09/california-ag-urged-to-investigate-insurance-industry-collusion-on-homeowner-insurance-shortages-consumer-watchdog-cites-secret-recording-to-end-consumer-protections/ SACRAMENTO, CA – Consumer Watchdog Tuesday urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate the…

Sep 6, 2023

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KFBK-AM (Radio) – Sacramento, CA: California Lawmakers and the State Insurance Commissioner are Secretly Working on a Deal to Facilitate More Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage in the Golden State

By Staff Reporters, KFBK – Sacramento, CA Click below to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast segment.

Sep 6, 2023