CA| California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a renewed request for insurers, including surplus line carriers, to initiate or expand liability coverage for Foster Family Agencies (FFAs) in California, citing ongoing concerns about the accessibility of this crucial insurance and referencing the potential legal risk to the state’s roughly 200 FFAs due to insufficient liability coverage.
The bulletin highlights recent legislative action, specifically Assembly Bill 102 from the California Budget Act of 2025, which allocates $31.5 million to help eligible FFAs obtain insurance, and asks insurers to suggest ways to improve access and remove coverage barriers. Commissioner Lara further warns that if adequate coverage continues to be largely unavailable on the voluntary market, alternative solutions may be pursued to ensure FFAs can secure necessary insurance and continue operations legally.