Sonoma County resident Annie Barbour arrived in Maui last week with hopes that her past experiences could help shape the future for survivors of the devastating wildfires that razed the island town of Lahaina.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Barbour\u2019s work in connecting survivors with resources, facilitated by United Policyholders of San Francisco, comes from a deeply personal place. She’s been there. Her own home in Coffey Park, along with over 1,400 others, was consumed in the 2017 Tubbs Fire. As a founding director of the ‘Coffey Strong’ neighborhood group, she understands the profound effects of trauma and the daunting prospect of starting anew.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

United Policyholders commands the attention of insurance commissioners. They often secure a place in important discussions, frequently being the sole significant consumer advocate at the NAIC. They operate without profit motives, always placing policyholders first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n