California Issues Mandatory Moratorium on Policy Cancellations and Non-Renewals

California Issues Mandatory Moratorium on Policy Cancellations and Non-Renewals

On November 28, 2022, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) issued Bulletin 2022-15 regarding a mandatory moratorium on residential property insurance policy cancellations and non-renewals after the declaration of a state of emergency.

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency proclamation on November 19, 2022 covering a portion of Los Angeles County due to the Route Fire.

The specifics of the CDI's moratorium are outlined within the Bulletin. It applies to the following zip codes:

  • Route Fire: 91354, 91355, 91381, 91383, 91384, 91390, 93040, 93222, 93225, 93243, 93532

 

Link to CDI Bulletin 2022-15

Link to Emergency Proclamation