Here's where insurance companies see the most risk for disasters
In the months preceding the outbreak of the infernos now raging through Los Angeles County, home insurance carriers began withdrawing new coverage in response to the rising threat from wildfires, while also increasing premium amounts for existing customers.
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Tyler Perry knocks insurance companies over policy cancellations ahead of wildfires
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L.A. wildfires to cost insurers more than $20 billion. Three companies are likely to foot most of the bill.
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