About this event
The California insurance crisis is having a far-reaching impact on homeowners, renters, and the overall economy, driving up costs and deepening the affordability challenges facing our communities. In this Zoom panel discussion, we will examine the factors that have contributed to the crisis, from climate change to regulatory challenges and market instability. Experts will share their insights on how this crisis has directly affected housing affordability and the broader economic landscape in California. Proudly hosted by the Westside Family Democratic Club and the San Francisco Democratic Party.
Panel Topics:
• The Root Causes of the California Insurance Crisis
• The Impact of Rising Insurance Costs on Housing Affordability
• The Broader Economic Effects of the Crisis
• Legislative and Policy Solutions: What’s on the Table?
Speakers Include:
• Moderator: Sarah Atkinson, Hazard Resilience Sr. Policy Manager at SPUR
• Amy Bach, United Policyholders
• Cyn Wang, Wang Insurance Agency/Westside Family Democratic Club Board
• Julia Svetlana Juarez, California Department of Insurance