California Implements Moratorium on Homeowners Insurance Cancellations Amid Ongoing Wildfires

In response to devastating wildfires in Southern California, a one-year moratorium on homeowners insurance cancellations has been implemented. This order by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara affects numerous areas impacted by the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, preventing insurers from dropping or not renewing policies. The fires have destroyed over 10,000 properties and resulted in at least ten deaths. While this moratorium provides significant relief to affected homeowners, experts warn of persistent challenges in the California insurance market, highlighting the need for urgent reform in affordable insurance options.