In this episode of DBrief, Washington REALTORS® replays our informational webinar that was recorded live on November 21, 2024, a discussion on the increasing challenges in the residential insurance market.

Numerous areas of Washington State are seeing cancellation or non-renewals of insurance for existing homeowners, lack of insurance for new homebuyers, or significant cost increases for coverage.  These issues are occurring in areas deemed higher risk because of recent or potential wildfire activity.

Watch this replay to understand what is happening in the insurance market that affects the real estate market and homeowners, and hear directly from the Office of Insurance Commissioner, National Association of REALTORS®, and the insurance industry.

Moderator:

Colette Rarden - Regional representative

Panelists:

David Forte - Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Kenton Brine – President, NW Insurance Council

Austin Perez - NAR Senior Policy Representative

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