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Insurance commissioner announces protection for LA residents
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announces insurance coverage protection for Southern California residents.
LOS ANGELES - Navigating the world of insurance can be difficult for many.
The California Department of Insurance has scheduled multiple workshops to help homeowners understand their insurance policies and guide them through the claims process, officials said.
Homeowners impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires can meet with staff at the following Insurance Support Workshop(s) and Disaster Recovery Center(s) (DRCs).
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Commissioner Ricardo Lara Insurance Support Workshop—Santa Monica
Santa Monica College
Performing Arts Center East Wing
1310 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Dates and Hours of Operation:
Saturday 1/18/2025: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 1/19/2025: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Commissioner Ricardo Lara Insurance Support Workshop—Pasadena
Pasadena City College
1570 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Dates and Hours of Operation:
Saturday 1/25/2025: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 1/26/2025: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Los Angeles County DRC—City of Pasadena
Pasadena City College (Foothill Campus Location)
Community Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Dates and Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 1/14/2025: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 1/15/2025 – TBD: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Los Angeles County DRC—City of LA
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Dates and Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 1/14/2025: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 1/15/2025 – TBD: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Residents can also schedule a one-on-one appointment with department staff by contacting the CDI's Hotline at 1-800-927-4357.
According to the department, the workshops will be confidential and recording will not be permitted of any staff meeting with residents. Those attending are encouraged to bring a copy of their insurance policy, declaration page and any relevant paperwork related to their concerns.