For many who lost homes in Los Angeles fires, insurance won't cover entire cost of rebuilding
The total cost of rebuilding homes in the L.A.-area fires will outpace what underinsured owners' insurance policies can afford.
What’s next for home insurance in California after the Los Angeles fires?
UC Berkeley's Dave Jones, the former insurance commissioner of California, explains the stakes of the current wildfire emergency and what might happen next.
Los Angeles Has Always Been Divided
W hen wildfires broke out across Los Angeles earlier this month, many publications began to frame the incalculable tragedy through the lens of celebrity news. As flames engulfed t
Firefighters halt advance of latest Los Angeles wildfire
The Hughes Fire burned some 10,176 acres but that figure held steady throughout the day as 4,000 firefighters dropped water and retardant from the air and used hand tools and hoses on the ground.
The Cost of the Los Angeles Fires Is Looking Like $30 Billion—and Counting
While the insurance cost of the devastation is estimated to be around $30 billion, another tally puts the total damage at upward of $250 billion.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 25
Jan. 25 A new wildfire was reported today at 7:47 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
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What Los Angeles fire victims can expect from their insurance adjuster
A public insurance adjuster may help negotiate a better insurance payout for residents who lost their homes in the Los ...
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers before the Palisades Fire
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.
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California senator reappointed as insurance chair despite questions over corruption probe
California Senate leader reappointed Sen. Susan Rubio as chair of the insurance committee, despite her possible link to a ...
California fires live updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29
At least 29 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage ...
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Los Angeles wildfires: Could the insurance gap that affected victims happen in New Zealand?
Watching the devastation unfold in Los Angeles has been heartbreaking. The catastrophic wildfires have not only destroyed homes and communities but have also revealed a significant insurance gap ...
Climate change is worsening the insurance crisis. Some states have solutions
The devastating Los Angeles fires have been a grim reminder of America’s homeowners insurance crisis, as climate change intensifies potential property damage and insurers scramble to price rising risk ...
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Will Insurance Cover Your Hotel Stay During The Los Angeles Wildfires? Here's How To Check
If you've been affected by the LA wildfires, your insurance may cover a short- or long-term stay at a hotel. Here's how to ...
Expect Los Angeles’ multibillion-dollar fire recovery to bring fraud, abuse and more misfortune
Law enforcement and prosecutors are geared up for scammers who are expected to exploit relief for victims of the Palisades ...
Los Angeles Area Fire Victims May Also Have Tax Issues To Address
Fire victims may be taxed on money they collect, even on payments from their insurance companies. Amounts received following ...
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Do you have enough insurance to rebuild after disaster? Experts say 2 types of coverage are key
Most fire victims say they want to rebuild. They might have insurance, but is it going to be enough? Here are two types of ...