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To help fire victims walk through a process that may seem overwhelming, an insurance attorney and Woolsey Fire victims provided guidance to help file insurance claims.

Victims of the Woolsey Fire share tips for wildfire victims on how to file insurance claims. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Elisabeth Foley, formerly of Mansfield, Massachusetts, wants a myoelectric hand, but her insurance company says her policy excludes such devices.

California’s betting that letting companies use computer models for the first time to gauge risk will convince them to stop dropping home policies and start selling new ones. 

Health insurers are increasingly interfering in care, an NBC News investigation found. Doctors say the stakes are highest in cancer care, when delays can be the difference between life and death.

Health care sharing ministries advertise reimbursements for members’ medical bills. But they are largely unregulated, and most have restrictions on maternity coverage.

As the insurance market options dwindle in these areas, homeowners who carry a mortgage that requires a policy are increasingly being forced to turn to expensive state-backed programs.

The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it was not moving ahead with a policy change that would limit reimbursements for anesthesia during surgeries and medical procedures.

“Loss of use coverage” can help homeowners and renters cover certain living expenses if their home was damaged in a natural disaster. Here’s what to know.

California’s Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and his new set of regulations are to blame for higher insurance rates, Consumer Watchdog says. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024.

Motorists in the Los Angeles area are paying over 25% more for their insurance, compared to last year. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. 

With a spike in insurance rates, some California homeowners, who cannot afford their policy, may be opting to live without home insurance. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024.

State Farm is seeking permission from the state to increase insurance rates as much as 50% for California policy holders.

No matter where you live in California, there is a risk of considerable damage due to an earthquake. Here is what you need to know before during and after the rumbling.

President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.

Insurance options in California continue to dwindle as State Farm discontinues coverage for thousands of homes due to the company’s financial health, driving homeowners to apply for the California Fair Plan and consumer advocates to call for change. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on March 22, 2024.

After a Sherman Oaks restaurant was left shaken by arsonists who lit a nearby dumpster ablaze, its owner is also left scrambling since its insurance carrier dropped their policy — and it’s not the eatery in its area to experience this.

Small businesses like Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill and Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks are being dropped by insurance carriers due to recent crimes resulting in property damage. Bailey Miller reports for the NBC4 News on March 20, 2024.

Homeowners are struggling to secure back coverage from the California Fair Plan. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News I-Team on Feb. 8, 2024.