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Fire home insurance: What people in California should not do
If your home or business was damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, California Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara says don't sign anything right away.ABC News - 5h -
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 - 7h -
California Wildfires Lay Bare an Insurance Crisis
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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 - 9h -
Businesses offer aid to people affected by Los Angeles wildfires
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Insurers brace for losses of up to $20bn from California wildfires
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DeSantis, longtime Newsom rival, offers help to California amid wildfires
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) offered assistance to California on Wednesday as the state grapples with severe wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. “Our prayers are with everyone affected by ...The Hill - 2d -
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