Insurance is the number one issue members ask about. Homeowners insurance is changing dramatically at the moment. C.A.R. has prepared these materials to keep you and your clients informed about how to find, keep and manage their insurance coverage.
INSURANCE RESOURCES
AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER
RESOURCES
• C.A.R. Insurance Helpline Provides Info and Resources for Home Insurance
• FAQ: How REALTORS® Can Assist Clients With Insurance After Wildfires
• FAQ: How REALTORS® Can Help Renters After Wildfires
• Homeowners Insurance Help FAQ
• CA Dept. of Insurance Wildfire Resources
• Defensible Space Quick Guide*
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FOR YOUR CLIENTS
• Wildfire Issues PowerPoint Deck*
• Wildfire Issues: Defensible Space & Fire Insurance*
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WEBINARS AND RECORDINGS
• C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar: Recent Wildfires (Jan 14) *
• Insurance Briefing for REALTORS®
• United Policyholders Webinar Recording
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* Must be signed in to car.org to view
INSURANCE INFORMATION
RESOURCES
• C.A.R. Insurance Helpline Provides Info and Resources for Home Insurance
• FAQ: California FAIR Plan
• Homeowners Insurance Help FAQ
• Defensible Space Quick Guide*
• Top 10 Tips for Finding Residential Insurance
• Homeowners Coverage Comparison Tool
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WEBSITES​
• CA Dept of Insurance Home Insurance Information
• CA Dept of Insurance Home Insurance Finder
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WEBINARS, PODCASTS & RECORDINGS
C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar: Recent Wildfires (Jan 14) *
• Insurance Briefing for REALTORS®
• United Policyholders Webinar Recording
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* Must be signed in to car.org to view
C.A.R. HELPLINES
C.A.R.'s Insurance Helpline is a free member benefit, available via phone, email and web.
Calls are answered Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m: (213) 739-7225
• Visit C.A.R.'s helpline page to submit an inquiry online: Insurance Helpline
• Send an email to Insurance@car.org
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C.A.R.'s Transaction Rescue helpline is a free member benefit, available via phone, email and web. Calls are answered Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m: (213) 739-8383
• Visit C.A.R.'s Transaction Rescue page to submit an inquiry online
• Send an email to TransactionRescue@car.org​
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THE FAIR PLAN
SOCIAL MEDIA SHAREABLES
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
• Wildfire-Related Social Media Posts (IG, FB)
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CONSUMER FACT SHEETS
• 7 Steps to Navigate Insurance Assistance Following the Calif. Wildfires
• Prepare for Insurance Claims Related to Wildfire
• How To Find (or Keep) Fire Insurance
• How To Fire-Harden Your Home​​​​
FOR CONSUMERS
Disclaimer: The resources provided herein are for informational purposes only and not a substitute for legal advice. Your decision to select and contact an insurance provider should be based on your independent evaluation and in your sole discretion. Please visit the Department of Insurance and United Policyholders for further guidance.