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www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
California

One of California's largest home insurance companies is raising rates by 15%

Travelers Insurance is raising rates for 320,320 California homeowners by an average of 15.3% due to growing wildfire risk, following other major insurers' actions. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
California

One Calif. home insurance company won't be renewing 30K policies

State Farm is cutting 30,000 policies in California, citing financial strains from various factors.
Increased wildfire risk in California has led multiple insurance companies to stop renewing homeowner policies in high-risk areas. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
California

How California's Fire Season Might Shape Up This Year

California had a mild fire season in 2023 compared to previous devastating years.
The wet winter in 2024 has lowered the wildfire risk, but activity may increase later in the year. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

In Northern California, property insurance costs are causing business owners to ask: What's next?

Small business owners in California, particularly in high-risk wildfire areas, are facing significant insurance cost increases.
El Dorado County businesses, like wineries and fruit farms, are experiencing rising insurance costs and limited coverage options. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Canada news

Canada risks more catastrophic' wildfires with hot weather forecast

Canada government warns of high wildfire risk due to El Nino and climate change.
Last year saw worst fire season with significant damages and fatalities, necessitating extreme preparedness measures for future seasons. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Education

There Ought to be a Law': Bay Area contestant inspires bill to protect California schools from wildfire

Schools in high-risk wildfire zones need evacuation and shelter plans
AB 2968 aims to improve fire safety in California schools [ more ]
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