Malibu Hosts Insurance Workshop For Help With Wildfire Claims

MALIBU, CA — The City of Malibu is hosting an Insurance Workshop with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Thursday, January 30 at Malibu City Hall to offer community members help and information on their wildfire claims and answer fire insurance questions, the City of Malibu press release said.

The event was originally scheduled for January 16 but was rescheduled. It starts with a town hall meeting from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by one-on-one appointments with Department of Insurance staff from 7 to 9 p.m., the City said.

"Working through insurance issues is a serious obstacle to many Malibu residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged during the Woolsey Fire, so I hope that anyone having insurance troubles will attend this important event," Mayor Karen Farrer said. "We thank the California Insurance Commissioner for coming to Malibu to offer direct help to our residents."

Residents can get information during the town hall meeting and schedule a free, confidential appointment with Department of Insurance experts. To schedule an appointment, call 800-927-4357. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, call 800-927-4357. Malibu City Hall is at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu CA 90265.