Here's how climate change is reshaping home insurance costs in California — and the rest of the U.S.
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Home insurance costs soaring as climate-related events surge, Treasury Department says
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Extreme weather like California wildfires has increased homeowners’ insurance costs. Now we know how much extra they’re paying.
A new Treasury Department analysis looks at how climate-related disasters affected 246 million insurance policies.MarketWatch - 5d -
Climate change, not mismanagement, is the primary driver of the California wildfires
Wildfires in Los Angeles are being driven by climate change, not political mismanagement, and California's leaders have taken meaningful steps to address the issue, but the sheer scale of the ...The Hill - 6d -
Families dropped by insurance struggle after losing homes in California fires
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California congressman: 'Climate change has wreaked havoc on us'
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The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change
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How much does it cost to insure 1-ounce gold bars in 2025?
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Fire home insurance: What people in California should not do
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WATCH: Insurance expert on how to prepare for insurance claims amid California fires
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with insurance broker Karl Susman about the difficulty of insuring homes and making fire claims in California as residents begin to survey the damage left by the fire.ABC News - Jan. 9
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