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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Niloy Chakrabarti

Thousands of Californians Uninsured: What Happens When Wildfires Destroy Their Homes?

New rules could hike insurance rates by over 40%. (Credit: AFP News)

For years, insurers have been pulling out of California due to deteriorating wildfires and growing risks of climate disasters, which have led to increased payouts and associated costs for these companies.

Many insurers revoked fire coverage for thousands of homes and have been refusing to underwrite new policies in the Golden State. As a result, many homeowners affected by the raging Los Angeles wildfires could face rebuilding without insurance payouts.

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