10/15/2026
California homeowners, this one is for you.
The insurance market here has shifted dramatically. Premiums have climbed, carriers have pulled back, and rebuild costs have gone up significantly across the state. A policy that made sense a few years ago may have real gaps today.
Here's why an annual review with your agent matters:
• Rebuild costs have increased. Construction in Northern California now runs $350 to $600 per square foot or more. If your dwelling limit hasn't kept pace, you could come up short when it counts most.
• Wildfire risk designations change. Your ZIP code's risk rating can shift from one year to the next, affecting your coverage options, your premiums, and even your carrier's willingness to renew.
• Your life changes too. Renovations, a new business, a growing family, a major purchase. Any of these can affect how much coverage you actually need.
California law now requires carriers to offer extended replacement cost coverage of 125% to 150% of your dwelling limit, but only if your policy is structured correctly to begin with.
An annual review is one of the simplest things you can do to protect one of your biggest investments. Let's take a look together. 💬
Allicen Cooper
REALTOR® & Insurance Agent
Real Estate Office: (530) 457-7527
Insurance Office: (530) 777-5603
[email protected]
DRE # 01866278
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