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How One Regulator Made California’s Fire Recovery Harder

Industry-favored loopholes crafted behind closed doors at the California Department of Insurance have undermined fire recovery

Justin Kloczko - November 24, 2025

10 Tips to Get Smoke Damage Claims Paid

Tip guide for policyholders on getting smoke damage claims paid from those who know best: folks who have gone through it.

Justin Kloczko - October 21, 2025

Latest Articles

Californians Overpaid $59 Billion At The Gas Pump For A Decade, Advocates Decry Industry Tactics At Energy Commission

Liza Tucker - December 8, 2025

In Wake of Few 3rd Q Drilling Permits, New Data Confirm California’s Oil Production in Irreversible Decline

Liza Tucker - November 18, 2025

CA Oversight Report Shows Decade of Gasoline Price Gouging

Jamie Court - October 24, 2025

Consumer Watchdog Tells CA Energy Commission It’s Got What It Needs to Set Refinery Minimum Inventory and Resupply Rules ASAP

Jamie Court - October 9, 2025

Chevron Fire’s Gasoline Price Spike Could Be Exacerbated By Newsom Administration’s Foot-dragging On Re-Supply And Minimum Inventory Regulations

Jamie Court - October 3, 2025

In The News

San Francisco Chronicle – California bills would tackle wildfire underinsurance and underpayment in wake of Chronicle investigation

January 8, 2026

To The Point with Alex Bell: California’s Insurance Crisis

January 8, 2026

KXTV-SAC (ABC): California’s Insurance Crisis

January 8, 2026

Los Angeles Times – Complaints over insurers’ handling of L.A. wildfire claims prompt a flurry of bills

January 8, 2026

Los Angeles Daily News – LA wildfire rebuilding effort draws billions in aid, grants

January 8, 2026

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Reports

Lowball: What Fire Survivors Want You To Know About Insurance Claims

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