Patrick Wolff

California’s insurance system is a self-made disaster. It’s time for major reforms

Opinion

A candidate for state insurance commissioner wants to streamline rate applications, banish price-gouging, and empower policyholders.

Business Reporter

Kevin V. Nguyen

Condos used to be ideal starter homes. Now, they’re harder than ever to own

Business

An imploding insurance market, rising construction costs, and a growing “blacklist" have diminished values and derailed sales. 

Senior News Editor

Jennifer Wadsworth

‘Deny, deny, deny’: The shady insurance scheme fleecing thousands of homeowners

News

As insurers flee the state, once-obscure, unregulated carriers have stepped up to take their place. And they're denying an extraordinary number of claims.

Senior Politics Reporter

Josh Koehn

Insurance chief lives large on campaign cash as homes burn

Politics

Ricardo Lara has used funds from a nonexistent run for office to eat and drink at some of California's fanciest restaurants — sometimes with CEO company.  

Jillian D’Onfro

Trump’s tariffs could make California’s insurance crunch even more brutal

Experts expect price hikes on car parts and building supplies to fuel skyrocketing premiums for policyholders. 


Insurance Crisis

California’s insurance system is a self-made disaster. It’s time for major reforms

Condos used to be ideal starter homes. Now, they’re harder than ever to own

‘Deny, deny, deny’: The shady insurance scheme fleecing thousands of homeowners

Insurance chief lives large on campaign cash as homes burn

Trump’s tariffs could make California’s insurance crunch even more brutal