Tag #Insurance Crisis

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Los Angeles Wildfires Cause $250 Billion in Losses, Exposing Climate Change's Impact on Insurance

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have caused up to $250 billion in economic losses, destroyed 16,000 buildings, and forced mass evacuations, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on insurance affordability and accessibility.

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Los Angeles Wildfires: 23 Dead, Thousands Homeless Amidst Political Wrangling Over Aid

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have claimed at least 23 lives, burned over 40,000 acres, and destroyed thousands of homes, prompting a call for federal aid and raising concerns about political interference in recovery efforts.

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California Wildfires Expose State's Insurance Crisis

The California wildfires caused estimated total damages of \$135-150 billion, with insured losses reaching \$16-20 billion, highlighting the state's insurance crisis due to insurers' withdrawal and the Fair Plan's increased burden.

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California Wildfire Crisis: 2.8 Million Home Insurance Policies Canceled, New Regulations Raise Costs

Facing a wildfire crisis, California insurers canceled 2.8 million homeowner policies (2020-2022), forcing many into a state-run plan with higher premiums and less coverage; new regulations aim to improve access but could dramatically increase costs.

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Florida Condo Safety Law Increases Fees, Impacts Market

A new Florida condo safety law, enacted after the Surfside collapse, mandates higher reserve funds and inspections for buildings with three or more stories, leading to increased fees for condo owners, particularly in older buildings in South Florida, and impacting the condo market.

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FWU Liquidation: 110,000 Italian Clients Affected

FWU, a German insurance company with over 110,000 Italian clients, has failed its restructuring plan, prompting Luxembourg's supervisory authority to seek its liquidation; client funds, though held by a third-party bank, are currently inaccessible.

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Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.

From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...

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\$32 Billion LA Fires Exacerbate Global Insurance Crisis

The catastrophic Los Angeles fires are expected to cost insurers over \$32 billion, adding further pressure to California's already strained home insurance market grappling with rising natural disaster costs and regulatory constraints; this mirrors global trends of escalating disaster costs exceedin...

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California Wildfires Exacerbate Insurance Crisis as State Farm Cancels 72,000 Policies

State Farm Insurance canceled 72,000 California homeowners' fire insurance policies in 2024 due to increased wildfire risk; the current wildfire, potentially costing $52–$58 billion, leaves thousands uninsured as insurers withdraw coverage, highlighting the growing insurance crisis.

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California's New Insurance Reform Addresses Wildfire Crisis

California's Department of Insurance implemented the Sustainable Insurance Strategy to address the state's fire insurance crisis, allowing insurers to use new wildfire risk models for pricing and pass reinsurance costs to customers, aiming to increase insurance availability in high-risk areas.

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