California's $1 billion LA wildfire bill highlights insurers' struggle, analysts say
California's levy of $1 billion on private insurers to help pay out wildfire claims in its state-run program has renewed focus on the challenges the industry faces in a market already losing appeal rapidly,
California's last-resort home insurer is getting a $1 billion bailout. Homeowners could be on the hook for some of the bill.
The bailout will be funded by the state's private insurers, but a new rule says they they can pass up to half of the cost on to customers.
California’s insurer of last resort runs out of money to pay L.A. fire claims
In the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, the FAIR plan gets a $1 billion bailout — the latest indication that California’s home insurance market is on shaky footing.
California’s High-Risk Insurer Gets $1 Billion Bailout After L.A. Fires
The move will likely lead to higher costs for households across the state, and may push more insurers to leave, intensifying a home insurance crisis.
Bay Area homeowners likely to pay for California FAIR Plan insurance bailout
Bay Area homeowners will likely be on the hook for helping bail out California’s insurer of last resort to the tune of $1 billion after it ran out of money to pay claims from the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
California FAIR Plan is running out of money; nearly all homeowners to help bail it out
The California FAIR Plan does not have enough money to weather the impact of the record-breaking Los Angeles wildfires on its own. Instead, it will turn to private insurers for help — triggering a process where insured California homeowners across the state will end up paying part of the bill.
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California Democrats clash over how to rein in drug industry middlemen
A bill that would subject pharmacy benefit managers to licensing by the state Department of Insurance faces a hurdle: Gov.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to defend immigrants and sue President Donald Trump
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California lawmakers introduce bill package to crack down on out-of-state puppy mills
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Bill would strengthen looting laws in California during fires and other emergencies
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin coauthored proposed legislation that aims to strengthen laws on looting, other matters during fires and other emergencies.
California Senate bill to ease regulations on recycled water use introduced
With California's often tenuous water supply continually a topic of debate, a state Senate bill would ease restrictions on ...
California recycled water rules to be loosened under new state Senate bill
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California lawmaker reintroduces bill to cut taxes on IRA benefits
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California bill aims to stop AI from posing as health professionals
California Assemblymember Mia Bonta, D-Oakland, introduced legislation Feb. 10 aimed at curbing the misuse of AI in healthcare. The bill, AB 489, would allow regulators to enforce title protections ...
Some wildfire bills miss state’s main fire problems
Gov. Gavin Newsom last month announced a “Marshall Plan” to rebuild the region after wildfires claimed 29 lives and could ...
California lawmaker’s bill would restrict local police from aiding ICE in these situations
A California legislator said he’s trying to ease concerns over deportations with a recently introduced bill that would ...