Proposed Regulation Aims to Expand Insurance Coverage in High Wildfire Risk Areas


On June 12, the California Department of Insurance announced a new draft regulation to get more insurance coverage options for Californians in areas particularly threatened by wildfires. This new regulation will require that insurers that use new catastrophe modeling must write more policies in distressed areas, with larger insurance companies required to insure properties in distressed areas at a rate equal to 85% of the insurer’s statewide market share. Governor Newsom provided his support for the regulation, which is part of the Sustainable Insurance Strategy, a package of reforms to strengthen California’s marketplace and maintain strong consumer protections.

Sign up to receive news and updates from the Task Force


Staff

Patrick Wright,
– Director

Forest Schafer,
– Deputy Director

Kristen Merrill,
– Program Manager

Nic Enstice,
– Science Coordinator

Sky Biblin,
– Communications Coordinator

Sean Couch,
– Analyst

Contact Us

Upcoming meetings

June 6, 2025
Sacramento

September 4-5, 2025
Inland Empire Regional

December 12, 2025
Sacramento

SEE PAST MEETING RECORDINGS

Meetings


Privacy Preference Center