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Billions in Insured Losses Anticipated from LA Wildfires, Ratings Agencies Report

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Billions in Insured Losses Anticipated from LA Wildfires, Ratings Agencies Report

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  • Recent wildfires in Los Angeles are expected to result in insured losses surpassing $8 billion, according to ratings agencies.
  • Analysts from Morningstar DBRS indicated that this would exceed the 2018 Woolsey fire losses of over $6 billion.
  • High-value properties in the area are a factor, as many homeowners struggle to secure insurance in disaster-prone regions.
  • Prices for insurance may increase while availability decreases due to the impact of these disasters, warns Moody's analysts.
  • JPMorgan has doubled its loss estimates to $20 billion, reflecting the rising level of destruction.

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