Fire Insurance Cancellation Resources

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This page offers resources for guidance on what steps you can take when considering home insurance coverage. Some resources also include tips on how to make your home more resistant to wildfire threats, which can help in maintaining insurance coverage. This information may be crucial for those living in areas prone to wildfires.

California Department of Insurance

California Department of Insurance Presentation

FAQ for Insurance Commitments in Wildfire Distressed Areas

Sustainable Insurance Strategy Fact Sheet

Catastrophe Modeling and Ratemaking - Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action

Flyer Wildfire 2024

Flyer Wildfire 1-2-3

Top Ten Tips for Finding Residential Insurance

QA Catastrophic Modeling Regulation

 

Fire Insurance Resources

California Department of Insurance

A state agency responsible for regulating the insurance industry, ensuring that consumers are protected, and enforcing insurance laws in California.

United Policy Holders

A nonprofit organization that advocates for insurance consumers, providing education, support, and advocacy to help people understand and enforce their insurance rights.

 

Preparedness

Diablo Firesafe Council

Serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, the DFSC helps communities prepare for, prevent, and reduce the impact of wildland fires.

Firewise USA

A program that helps communities reduce the risk of wildfires by teaching them how to create safer environments around homes and properties.

Cal Fire

Responsible for fire protection, emergency response, and resource management in the state of California.

Wildfire Risk to Communities

A tool developed by the USDA Forest Service that provides data and resources to help communities understand and reduce their risk of wildfire.

FEMA Preparedness Community

 

News Articles

The Atlantic - Park Fire Insurance

Wildfire Today - Maybe insurance will be the turning point

The Guardian - Inside California’s wildfire home insurance crisis

California Insurance Mitigation - Part 1

California Insurance Mitigation - Part 2

Will this plan fix California’s home insurance crisis?

LA Times - California’s home insurance crisis

 

News Videos

FAIR Plan - fire-wise credits for homeowners

CAL FIRE stations are struggling to get Insurance coverage

High-risk fire areas could get an insurance break