What we’re learning about wildfire prevention and mitigation Everyone’s heard the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—and that absolutely applies to wildfire. Some experts estimate a 60:1 ratio of benefit to cost for investments in wildfire mitigation. But it’s critical that you deploy the right kind of prevention […]

New Mandatory One-year Moratorium for 91301 Residents Here’s a quick summary of some of the recent changes to insurance regulations, and how it will impact your pocketbook. First, a 2018 consumer protection law requires a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies canceling or non-renewing residential insurance policies in certain areas within or adjacent to a

City of Agoura Hills’ WRA has begun Recently, the City of Agoura Hills began the process of commissioning a Wildfire Risk Assessment (or WRA), which is the necessary precursor to a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (or CWPP). Once both of these reports have been completed, Agoura Hills will be eligible for grants from state agencies

Prepare your home for the fall A well-maintained landscape can do wonders to protect you and your home during a wildfire—and a poorly-maintained landscape can be a hidden danger. The bad news is that maintaining your property is a year-round task—but the good news is that you’re probably already investing the time and money to

Jeff Gorell and Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin – Home Insurance Event On October 15, Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell and Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin convened a town hall to discuss homeowner’s insurance and the threats posed by wildfire. They were joined by local professionals in the real estate industry, including realtor Rosemary Allison, mortgage broker John Mallett,