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- Last Updated
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Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Record Insured Losses
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused unprecedented damage, with insured losses projected to reach up to $30 billion, surpassing the previous record set by the 2018 Camp Fire. The fires have destroyed over 12,000 structures and resulted in at least 24 deaths, displacing hundreds of thousands of residents. The California property insurance market is under severe strain, with major insurers like State Farm and Allstate facing significant claims, while the state-backed FAIR Plan's capacity to cover losses is in question. In response to the crisis, President Biden announced that $5.1 million will be distributed to nearly 6,000 survivors through FEMA's Critical Needs Assistance Program, with Disaster Recovery Centers opening to aid affected residents. Despite the challenges, experts suggest the fires could lead to more risk-based pricing and improved catastrophe models in the insurance industry. Amidst the devastation, humanitarian efforts are ongoing, with actress Jennifer Garner partnering with Save the Children to support wildfire victims.




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- 9
- Center
- 4
- Right
- 5
- Unrated
- 3
- Last Updated
- 26 days ago
- Bias Distribution
- 50% Left
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