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LA fires: 1000s had insurance cancelled in the months before the disaster – what’s the climate link?

LA fires: 1000s had insurance cancelled in the months before the disaster - what's the climate link?

As the scale of uninsured losses from the Los Angeles wildfires becomes clear, are insurers ready for a climate change-induced ‘new normal’? ADVERTISEMENT Losing a home and treasured possessions is a heartbreaking scenario for anyone. But when there’s no insurance Read more…


Judge Triples Jury Award in Nautilus Insurance Suit Against Murdaugh Accomplice

Judge Triples Jury Award in Nautilus Insurance Suit Against Murdaugh Accomplice

A federal judge last week tripled the damages that Alex Murdaugh’s co-conspirator must pay to Nautilus Insurance Co., bringing the total to $3.75 million – plus significant attorney fees incurred by the insurer. A jury last week found Cory Fleming, Read more…


California REALTORS® support plans to stabilize availability of homeowners insurance

California REALTORS® support plans to stabilize availability of homeowners insurance

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) issued the following statement in response to actions announced last week to address California’s insurance crisis and help homeowners affected by the Southern California wildfires. “As Los Read more…


Improvements to unemployment insurance are silver lining for lame duck cloud • Michigan Advance

Improvements to unemployment insurance are silver lining for lame duck cloud • Michigan Advance

The year 2024 didn’t end with the bang many in Lansing hoped it would.  Instead, any bang was more like a car engine backfiring: a lot of noise and potentially damaging. The drama and pageantry of Michigan’s lame duck legislative Read more…


Tyler Perry Slams Home Insurance Companies, Canceled Plans Before Fires

Tyler Perry Slams Home Insurance Companies, Canceled Plans Before Fires

Tyler Perry recently took to Instagram to slam the “pure greed” of insurance companies amid the devastating L.A. fires. The director’s statement was published shortly after a report from the Los Angeles Times informed readers that companies like State Farm General, Read more…


California’s wildfires deepen the state’s insurance crisis

California’s wildfires deepen the state’s insurance crisis

The devastating wildfires that have hit Los Angeles may sound the death knell of California’s state insurance programme, insurance experts claim. Established by the state, FAIR or Fair Access to Insurance Requirements is an insurer of last resort set up Read more…


Tyler Perry blasts insurance companies’ ‘greed’ amid LA fires

Tyler Perry blasts insurance companies' 'greed' amid LA fires

Los Angeles Mayor Bass answered tough questions on wildfire response Mayor Karen Bass answered tough questions from the media on the timing of her trip to Ghana and fire department budget cuts. Tyler Perry is speaking out against insurance companies Read more…


Visualizing America’s $1.7 Trillion Insurance Industry

Visualizing America's $1.7 Trillion Insurance Industry

Visualizing America’s $1.7 Trillion Insurance Industry This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This graphic breaks down the total Read more…


California wildfire ‘biggest scam’: Insurance companies cancel millions of policies, says Hollywood actor-director

California wildfire ‘biggest scam’: Insurance companies cancel millions of policies, says Hollywood actor-director

Hollywood actor-director Tyler Perry took to Instagram to express his frustration with insurance companies amidst the devastating California wildfire. In his emotional post, Perry highlighted the struggles faced by families left vulnerable due to policy cancellations by major insurers. According Read more…


Pa. health insurance open enrollment deadline is Jan. 15

Pa. health insurance open enrollment deadline is Jan. 15

The deadline is fast approaching for Pennsylvanians to sign up for health insurance through the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. Residents have until Wednesday, Jan. 15 to sign up for health care coverage offered through Pennie, the state-based insurance exchange. Read more…