Public input sought on latest major step to expand insurance coverage in California

State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is inviting the public to provide input at a virtual meeting regarding a State proposal to increase the writing of insurance in parts of California that have been most affected by wildfires and other extreme weather catastrophes. The virtual public meeting is at 10 am on December 5. Registration is available at this link.

With the difficulties some residents and businesses throughout the State have recently experienced in continuing and obtaining new fire and casualty property insurance, the Mission Viejo City Council in August unanimously approved asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency and commence with short- and long-term measures to respond to the situation.

Even if residents cannot attend the virtual meeting, they can submit comments by December 5 to [email protected]. (See this link for detailed information for providing input.) For more information, visit the State's website at insurance.ca.gov.