After the 2025 wildfires, California insurers are adding a surcharge to property policies to recover FAIR Plan costs. Travelers will start charging 1% extra on new and renewed policies in 2026.
Wildfires are a growing threat, but homeowners can protect their properties with ember-resistant vent covers, fire-resistant materials, and regular maintenance. Learn how these simple upgrades can reduce fire risks and insurance costs.
Homeowners in California must choose between admitted and non-admitted insurers. Understanding the risks, benefits, and available protections can help you make an informed decision about your home insurance policy.
Your particular insurance needs depend, in part, on who you live with and your relationship to them. Most changes to your relationship status will warrant an insurance policy update. If you don’t update that information, your insurance company may have incomplete information about who’s sharing your home or your car, and you may have too little or too much coverage. Insurance Needs for Single or Single with Roommates Whether you rent or own, whether you live alone or with roommates, you should have an insurance policy to cover your home and possessions, as well as the necessary car insurance. Your guests, your roommates, and their… Read More »Marital Status and Personal Insurance
America is on the move. With many employers required or volunteered to offer their employees to work from home and with the telecom availability, people are leaving their more expensive cities and houses, and moving out to cheaper places. In San Francisco, for instance, the exodus is so big, it’s a major news headline every other day with a special vacancy / rent reduction coverage once a week on all media outlets.
Moving can come with a lot of stress. Not only do you have to figure out moving costs, pack and orchestrate the movers, but you also have to update your address across all relevant forms. Two important things to pay special attention to during this time are your auto insurance and home insurance.
No one wants to spend hours getting new insurance quotes or transferring over insurance information, but doing so will protect you, your home, and your vehicle during and after your move. Here, we’ve answered the most common auto and home insurance questions to help cover your bases during your upcoming move.