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2026

California’s fire recovery reckoning: what one year revealed about insurance, claims, and fairness

One year on, rebuilding isn’t just about construction; it’s about fairness in claims and restoring trust in the insurance process. In this article, Michelle Edgar, Strategy Lead for Venbrook’s Real Estate division, examines the systemic challenges wildfire survivors continue to face, with insight from Greg Econn, Executive Vice Chairman. It’s a timely reminder that true recovery depends on transparency, advocacy, and doing right by policyholders as communities rebuild.

By Michelle Edgar
07 Jan 2026

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2026 Personal Insurance Outlook: Protecting What You’ve Built in a Harder Market

The past year has reshaped how many individuals and families think about personal risk, especially in communities that experienced catastrophic events like the Palisades and Eaton fires and the Texas Hill Country floods. Recent natural disasters have had a significant impact on how risk advisors prepare, plan, and protect their clients.

Christina Oakes, LUTCF, CPRIA, our EVP Private Client Services, explores perception shifts and broader forces redefining personal insurance in her "2026 Private Client Services Outlook.” From climate-driven exposures to increasingly complex asset portfolios, the path forward requires deep insight and anticipatory guidance.