Risk Theory Targets California Wildfire Risks with New E&S Homeowners Program

The program, backed by capacity from Amherst Specialty Insurance, aims to fill a significant void in the high-net-worth market. While many insurers have retreated from the state due to persistent fire threats, Jupiter Platinum Home offers a primary policy designed for homes with complex risk profiles or those recently hit by non-renewals. This launch builds on the company's previous entry into the region, following the 2025 introduction of an excess product meant to supplement the California FAIR Plan.

Executive Vice President Jessica Furrow-Young emphasized that the platform is engineered specifically for wildfire exposure rather than avoiding it. The company has integrated its own claims team, Applied Claims Group, into the product to ensure policyholder support. By streamlining the quoting process through a dedicated portal, Risk Theory intends to reduce the administrative friction that has frustrated retail agents operating in California’s volatile insurance landscape. A broader rollout is scheduled for later this summer, following an initial soft launch with select retail partners.