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  • Fire·April 9, 2026·1 min read

    Got a non-renewal notice? Here's the layered-coverage strategy that works in California

    A non-renewal doesn't mean you're out of options — it means you need the right strategy. Layered coverage (CA FAIR Plan + DIC) and access to non-admitted markets is usually the path forward.

  • Fire·April 8, 2026·1 min read

    Pushed onto the California FAIR Plan? Here's what it covers — and the gaps a DIC fills

    The CA FAIR Plan only covers basic perils — fire, smoke, lightning, explosion. It does NOT include liability, water damage, theft, or full loss of use. That's why most policies need a DIC wrap.

  • Fire·April 8, 2026·1 min read

    Why did my insurance company drop me?

    Across California, even well-maintained homes are being non-renewed — driven by wildfire risk, reinsurance costs, and carriers reducing exposure. Here's what's happening and what your options are.

  • Fire·April 6, 2026·1 min read

    If you've been told you need the California FAIR Plan, you're not alone

    The FAIR Plan is the insurer of last resort — named-peril coverage for fire, smoke, lightning, explosion, and wind. It's not a bad option. It's a limited one. How it's structured matters.

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