Monday, August 11, 2025

LA County Reverse Mortgage Insurance Workshop Will Help Eaton Wildfire Survivors

The workshop will help homeowners navigate insurance claims and reverse mortgage issues following the wildfire

Homeowners affected by the Eaton Wildfire are invited to attend the LA County Reverse Mortgage – Insurance Workshop, a free public event hosted by the California Department of Insurance on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at the MonteCedro Senior Living Community, 2212 El Molino Avenue in Altadena.

The two-hour workshop is designed to help residents navigate insurance claims and disputes related to reverse mortgages and wildfire damage.

According to the event announcement, the session “will help guide you on how to work with the Department on any issues you may be having with your agent or adjuster during the claims process.”

To be led by representatives from the state Department of Insurance, the workshop will provide guidance on working with insurance agents and adjusters, particularly for those experiencing difficulties during the claims process. The event is part of a broader recovery effort following the Eaton Wildfire, which impacted homes across Los Angeles County.

The workshop is open to the public, especially homeowners whose properties were affected by the fire.  Attendees can register online on Eventbrite.

The event is supported by a coalition of organizations, including CalAssist Mortgage Fund, Los Angeles County Development Authority, 40 HNS Neighborhood Housing Services, Community Organized Relief Effort, SCV Senior Center, Bet Tzedek (50 Years of Justice for All), Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs, Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department, and LA County Recovers.

Additional recovery resources are available at recovery.lacounty.gov.

MonteCedro Senior Living Community, 2212 El Molino Avenue, Altadena. For more visit here. Free.