Fire can cause sudden and severe damage to your home and belongings, making it crucial to understand your fire insurance policy and know what to do if disaster strikes. This guide explains the basics ...

The wildfires in California this year have destroyed more than 4 million acres and almost 8,000 buildings, and this unprecedented damage is raising complicated questions about what homeowners can do ...

A recent rule change could cause insurance premiums to spike for homeowners across California, as the costs of the Los Angeles area wildfires are passed onto them in a way that was not allowed in the ...

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KGO) -- The fear of losing fire insurance is real for countless Californians. One factor that determines whether your policy will be renewed is your fire risk score. And if you're ...

The fire-insurance premium for Bill King’s home has risen 145% since 2017 — from $399 to $979 — under the California FAIR Plan, the state’s last option for homeowners seeking fire insurance. Add that ...

Susie Lawing moved to Cohasset, a small community located in the forested canyons above the city of Chico, California, in the 1970s. After she and her husband divorced, Lawing stayed, presiding over ...