Month: February 2020

California Bill Would Force Insurers to Cover “Hardened Homes”

Californians facing the uncertainty of being denied homeowners insurance would get relief under a new bill proposed this month in Sacramento if they fire-harden their homes.

February 25, 2020

Wildfire Risk Score Becomes a Line Some Insurers Won’t Cross

If you own property in the West, do you know your wildfire risk score? It may determine if you get insurance coverage or not and how much you’ll pay.

February 5, 2020

A person online shopping on a mobile phone

E-skimming is a growing online threat for consumers

Skimmers have long been a threat for consumers at the gas pump or ATM. Now, skimming has gone high-tech as hackers target online checkout pages.

February 3, 2020