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No on AB 597 Harabedian (D-Pasadena)
AB 597 Would Strip Critical Support from Survivors
California Fire Survivors Urge Lawmakers to Reject Insurance-Backed Bill That Limits Public Adjuster Access
Homeowners who hire public adjusters to represent them in the claims process obtain on average 40% more than what the insurance company offers to settle the claim.
Why Harabedian's AB 597 is Bad for Fire Victims; Good for Insurance Companies
AB 597 Harabedian (D-Pasadena) is sponsored by the insurance industry and opposed by consumer advocates & fire victims
Limits Tools for Fire Victims; Limits Consumer Choice
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Reducing Payouts to Victims
Insurance Company's Playbook
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Insurance companies in different states try the same thing and restrict tools survivros have to get paid fairly.
Current Law Already Protects Consumers
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Fire survivors should receive no less than their insurer's offer, so hiring a public adjuster allows victims to receive more money, never less.
No Evidence for AB 597
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CA Department of Insurance has provided no evidence for AB 597 by Asm. Harabedian (D-Pasadena) despite overseeing tens of thousands of wildfire claims.
AB 597 in the News
ABC10, 7/9 - AB 597 Senate Insurance Committee Hearing
Capitol Weekly, 7/9 - AB 597 will make the struggles of fire victims even harder
KUTV Fox 2, 6/26 - More insurance problems for fire victims
2UrbanGirls , 6/28 - Proposed state legislation limits options for wildfire victims
Politico, 6/30 - California Playbook: Public insurance adjusters will today unveil a TV ad to oppose one of the most high-profile insurance bills in the Legislature this session.
South Pasadenan, 6/30 - Insurance Power Grab? California AB-597 Proposes A Major Shift in Protections
Wildfire Survivors Face Ongoing Struggles
CalMatters, 7/9 - Los Angeles fire survivor is told State Farm’s $900K check on hold due to insufficient funds
NBC Nightly News, 6/26 - L.A. fire victims say repeated insurance adjuster changes are delaying recovery efforts
Bloomberg Law, 6/25 - Toxic Smoke Damage in LA Homes Deepens Insurance Nightmare
New York Times, 6/24 - ‘Unsafe to Inhabit’: The Toxic Homes of L.A.
Sacramento Bee, 6/12 - California launches investigation into State Farm’s claims for LA wildfires
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