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Insurers exiting California amid escalating wildfire risks

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Insurers exiting California amid escalating wildfire risks

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  • Recent wildfires in California have led insurers such as State Farm and Allstate to cease new policies due to increased risks and potential losses.
  • The Hartford and Liberty Mutual are also reducing coverage options, with plans to exit specific markets by 2026.
  • Preliminary damage estimates from recent Los Angeles wildfires range from $52 billion to $57 billion, escalating the crisis.
  • State Farm has not issued new homeowner policies since May 2023, impacting wealthy neighborhoods particularly hard.
  • A new regulation will soon require home insurers to provide coverage in high-risk fire areas, announced just before the latest wildfires.

For the full article, visit Salon.

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