CAWG & INDUSTRY NEWS FAIR Plan Increases Coverage Limits On March 10, 2022, Insurance Commissioner Lara approved increases in the limits of coverage to the California FAIR Plan commercial programs offered to businesses. The FAIR Plan was established so that all California property owners have access to basic fire insurance when access to coverage in the traditional market is not available through no fault of the property owner. These coverage limits have not been raised since the mid-1990's, despite the Consumer Price Index showing costs have nearly doubled since then in California. The approved increases expand the combined coverage limits for the FAIR Plan under its Division I Commercial Property Program, from $4.5 million to $8.4 million and from $3.6 million to $7.2 million under its Division II Business owners Program. These changes are scheduled to go into effect no later than May 1, 2022. Please click here to view the press release. CAWG Sonoma County Regional Roadshow The California Association of Winegrape Growers kicked off its regional roadshow in Sonoma County on March 2nd, meeting in Healdsburg at Vino Farms Ranch. Growers and industry members enjoyed an evening of networking while sampling an array of local wines. John Roncoroni, UC Cooperative Extension Emeritus brought his wealth of knowledge and expertise to the meeting as he discussed best management practices for weed control in vineyards. Be sure to join CAWG as we make our way around the golden state. Please see the flyer on the next page with details and a link to register! Thank You to Our Hosts & Sponsors! Page 8 | March 2022https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=P4rq9G7%2BWYl2ozuhMow3lQ%3D%3D https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/2022/release020-2022.cfm