Day: February 13, 2025

This Insurance Law Could Keep Pets Out of Shelters and in Loving Homes

Angela Linders
Insurance law for pets in rental homes

Hawaii’s Bold Move to Protect Pet Owners Hawaii is taking a significant step toward addressing the challenges pet owners face in securing rental housing. Senate Bill 416, currently making its way through the state legislature, seeks to prohibit landlords from banning pets in rental properties. The bill offers a compromise by requiring tenants to carry liability insurance to cover any damages caused by their pets. This legislation could transform how renters and landlords coexist, not only in Hawaii but across the nation. What Does Senate Bill 416 Propose? Senate Bill…

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$1 Billion Plan to Stabilize The California FAIR Plan Insurance Program

G. Turner
California FAIR Plan Insurance Program Stability plan

Funding the FAIR Plan Without Overburdening Californians To address the financial pressures caused by rising wildfire claims, the California FAIR Plan is set to receive a $1 billion financial boost. Announced by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, this initiative balances the need for immediate stability with measures designed to protect policyholders from undue financial strain, ensuring essential support for wildfire recovery efforts continues. The FAIR Plan as a Safety Net The California FAIR Plan provides critical fire insurance coverage to homeowners and renters in high-risk wildfire zones who are unable…

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