Insurers Were Right About California’s Wildfires
Regulators in California made it difficult for insurers to raise rates despite increasing risks. So the insurers stopped writing policies, which is logical. But they’ll get blamed and shamed anyway.
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California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount
The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
California homeowners battle an 'insurance crisis' as wildfires burn out of control
The wind-driven wildfires burning out of control in the Los Angeles area couldn't have emerged at a more perilous moment for California's homeowners, as officials try to rehab what they concede is ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
What to know about California fires insurance claims, cancellations
Los Angeles officials provided an update for residents having to deal with insurance claims after several wildfires swept through Southern California. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
California official bans insurance cancellations, nonrenewals in wildfire-affected areas
California's insurance commissioner issued a one-year moratorium on policy nonrenewals and cancellations in areas affected by devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles. “I am using my ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
California Wildfires Lay Bare an Insurance Crisis
Even before the latest blazes, California officials warned that an emergency state insurance fund was in trouble, while private insurers dropped coverage.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Insurers brace for losses of up to $20bn from California wildfires
JPMorgan analysts double estimates as blazes continue to rageFinancial Times - Jan. 9
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