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California FAIR Plan Seeks $1 Billion for Wildfire Claims Amid Insurance Crisis

California needs an additional $1 billion for its FAIR Plan to cover wildfire claims, affecting many homeowners relying on this insurance option.

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  1. California’s insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

    The dire situation following the Los Angeles wildfires underscores the urgent need for substantial financial support to maintain the viability of the FAIR Plan, which is essential for homeowners facing an increasingly risky insurance landscape.

    California’s insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

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  2. California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

    California's insurance market is in crisis, largely driven by the increasing threat of wildfires, and the FAIR Plan's expansion highlights the urgent need for a more sustainable solution to protect homeowners.

    California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

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  3. FAIR Plan to assess insurers $1 billion for L.A. fires; consumers may be on the hook for nearly half

    With the approval of a significant assessment to address wildfire claims, the California FAIR Plan finds itself at a critical juncture, underscoring the urgent need for effective insurance solutions amid the state’s escalating home insurance crisis.

    FAIR Plan to assess insurers $1 billion for L.A. fires; consumers may be on the hook for nearly half

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Feb 12th, 2025, 12:27 AM ET

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California's FAIR Plan aims to raise $1 billion to cover claims from the recent Los Angeles wildfires, driven by an unprecedented increase in policyholders. The plan, which provides coverage for those unable to get insurance due to high-risk properties, expects $4 billion in losses from the wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures. Insurers are required to share the costs, but they may pass on half to policyholders. This request marks the first additional funding sought by the FAIR Plan in over 30 years, reflecting the ongoing challenges in California's insurance market amidst rising wildfire risks.

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