Insurance Commissioner Candidates Share Plans For Industry

Insurance Commissioner Candidates Share Plans For Industry

The average gap between the insurance payouts offered to Pacific Palisades residents who lost their homes in last year’s fire versus what it will cost them to rebuild shakes out to $603... Read more »

57% of Americans Have Made Financial Sacrifices To Afford Homeowners Insurance: How To Lock In Affordable Coverage

Many Americans are struggling to make ends meet these days. While buying a home continues to seem out of reach, affording the home you already own is also becoming an increasing burden.... Read more »
Insurance is having a growing impact on condo affordability

Insurance is having a growing impact on condo affordability

On Wednesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac adopted extensive changes to their requirements for approvals of condominium projects that are eligible for their loan purchase.  The changes created more flexibility and affordability... Read more »
Insurance Remains Top Wildfire Rebuild Roadblock

Insurance Remains Top Wildfire Rebuild Roadblock

Aggravation over wildfire rebuilding roadblocks continues to focus on permitting and insurance, as many cite the latter as the top barrier. Another home completion in the Pacific Palisades’ Alphabet Streets adds to... Read more »
CA Appellate Court Hands Down Interesting Choice-of-Law, Debt Collection Insurance Exemption Rulings in Bagby v. Davis – California Probate and Trust, PC

CA Appellate Court Hands Down Interesting Choice-of-Law, Debt Collection Insurance Exemption Rulings in Bagby v. Davis – California Probate and Trust, PC

If you’re a California executor, trustee, or beneficiary dealing with creditor claims against an estate or trust, a recent appellate decision may significantly impact how those claims are handled—and which state’s laws... Read more »
Dudek v. Dudek: Why “Funding” an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Still Matters (Even When the Carrier Rejects a Form) – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

Dudek v. Dudek: Why “Funding” an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Still Matters (Even When the Carrier Rejects a Form) – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

California Legal Implications: Why “Funding” Your Trust is a Non-Negotiable Step A recent California Court of Appeal case, *Dudek v. Dudek*, provides a powerful lesson on one of the most critical aspects... Read more »

Hosting the Super Bowl? Here’s How Homeowners Insurance Handles Party Injuries

It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt—and if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party next weekend, that “oops” can turn into a costly liability. Think about the setup: a slick... Read more »
What a New Insurance Commissioner Means for CA Real Estate

What a New Insurance Commissioner Means for CA Real Estate

November seems far off, but some agents are looking to the fourth quarter and what the election for California Insurance Commissioner could yield. Carolwood Estates’ David Yadegaran is one. The Real Deal... Read more »
Rising insurance costs shape homeowner decisions in 2026

Rising insurance costs shape homeowner decisions in 2026

The average U.S. home insurance premium increased 24% between 2021 and 2024, according to the Consumer Federation of America — outpacing inflation by 11% over the same period. Looking ahead, 82% of... Read more »
Title insurance leaders betting on technology, efficiency in 2026

Title insurance leaders betting on technology, efficiency in 2026

As the title insurance industry moves into 2026, executives say it faces a complex mix of market pressures, regulatory shifts and escalating fraud risks. Leading executives who sat down with HousingWire are... Read more »