In an aerial view, neighborhoods lie in ruins after the Palisades Fire on January 30, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images)
Investigators believe one of the deadliest and most destructive fires in California history was a holdover from the Lachman Fire, which Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is accused of starting
by Matt Carter Oct 8
California investigates State Farm's wildfire insurance handling
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said the Market Conduct Examination will determine if State Farm complied with California's consumer protection and claims handling laws
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 13
Free videos for real estate agents land title company rep in hot water
California Best Title Company Inc. settles case alleging illegal inducements for $150K without admitting wrongdoing, but marketing representative loses license for 3 years
by Matt Carter Mar 28
State Farm seeks double-digit rate hike in California in wake of LA fires
The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22% 'to help avert a dire situation' as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires
Title rep surrenders license over alleged real estate agent perks
The former employer of the California marketing representative, First American Title, agreed to pay $1.185M in fines and costs to settle inducement allegations
by Matt Carter Dec 29
Homeowners encourage to self verify coverages with insurance companies
by Erik Pisor Mar 9