About the project

Why this research exists

California homeowners are facing a confusing insurance market. Carriers are non-renewing policies, premiums are rising sharply, and many homeowners are being directed to the California FAIR Plan or told they need additional DIC or wrap coverage.

The California Fire Insurance Project is an independent research initiative collecting real homeowner experiences so we can understand where coverage is becoming unavailable, unaffordable, or incomplete.

What we are studying

What we are not

This is not an insurance agency. We do not offer quotes, recommend policies, bind coverage, or sell insurance. We are not affiliated with the California FAIR Plan, the California Department of Insurance, CAL FIRE, or any insurance company.

If you need insurance advice or a quote, contact a properly licensed insurance agent or broker.

Who is behind this

California Fire Insurance Project is a research initiative by Starpath Insurance. We publish anonymized themes and aggregated findings as the research grows. We do not publish personally identifiable information without express permission.