SAN FRANCISCO —

Whether you've been dropped by your insurer, just moved to California, or are wondering how your insurance compares to others, making sure your home is protected can be a daunting task.

The San Francisco Chronicle launched a new tool this week that aims to help California homeowners navigate the ever-changing home insurance landscape.

"When we were designing this tool, we wanted to give readers an idea of how insurance companies feel about the California market and whether they've been signing up more customers over the past couple years or fewer," said Chronicle home insurance reporter Megan Munce.

Munce has been covering California's home insurance crisis for the last two years. She teamed up with the Chronicle's data team to create the tool.

"I've found myself coun

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