Published: July 2, 2025
Recently, our founder Robert Feldman had the privilege of appearing on Relaw, APC’s YouTube series “Conversations with Real Friends,” where he shared insights into California’s evolving fire insurance landscape. The conversation sparked important discussions about the challenges facing homeowners, real estate professionals, and the insurance industry as a whole. Today, we want to expand on those insights and share how WOWS Insurance Services is actively addressing the crisis we discussed.
During Robert’s appearance with the team at Relaw, APC, we covered the harsh realities that California homeowners are facing today. With Robert’s nearly 25 years of experience specializing in insurance for fire zones and hard-to-place risks, the conversation went beyond surface-level observations to explore the fundamental shifts happening in our industry.
The discussion highlighted a critical point: traditional insurance models simply aren’t working for California’s unique risk profile anymore. When major carriers retreat from fire-prone areas, they’re not just abandoning policies – they’re abandoning entire communities of homeowners who have few alternatives.
Our approach, which Robert outlined during the show, represents a fundamental shift from traditional insurance thinking. Instead of avoiding California’s fire risks, we’ve built our entire business model around understanding and managing them effectively.
Whether you caught Robert’s appearance on Relaw, APC’s YouTube series or you’re just learning about WOWS for the first time, we invite you to continue the conversation. If you’re a broker struggling to place difficult properties, a homeowner who’s been dropped by your previous carrier, or a real estate professional dealing with insurance challenges, we’re here to help.
California’s fire insurance crisis is real, but it’s not the end of the story. With the right expertise, the right partnerships, and the right commitment to innovation, we can ensure that Californians don’t have to choose between protecting their assets and living in the communities they love.
Contact WOWS Insurance Services today to learn how we can help secure the coverage solutions you need. Watch the full episode of “Conversations with Real Friends” with Robert Feldman and Jennifer Felten here.