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National Meeting NewsCIPR Event: ‘From Hurricane and Severe Convective Storm Mitigation to Wildfire Resilience: Lessons Learned’Mar. 20, 2026
On March 23, 2026, the NAIC will hold an event focused on improving how insurance markets handle risks from wildfires and severe storms. This event will highlight how better cooperation between scientists, insurance companies, and regulators has led to fewer losses and stronger communities. The Insu...
IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home designations now available in Washington
The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) has launched its Wildfire Prepared Home program in Washington, which helps homeowners and builders protect their properties from wildfires. This program provides guidelines for making homes safer against wildfires, including two levels of p...
Landmark study shows rebuilding Los Angeles to wildfire safety standards could slash future fire losses
A new study shows that rebuilding areas affected by the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles to higher safety standards could reduce future fire losses by about one-third. This change affects not only Los Angeles but also other communities in California at risk of wildfires. The...
Landmark study shows rebuilding Los Angeles to wildfire safety standards could slash future fire losses
A new study shows that rebuilding areas in Los Angeles affected by the January 2025 wildfires to specific safety standards could reduce future fire losses by about one-third. This finding is important not just for Los Angeles but for all communities in California at risk of wildfires. The study high...
California takes legal action against State Farm after investigation finds widespread mishandling of LA wildfire claims
{ "summary": "California has taken legal action against State Farm Insurance due to serious issues with how they handled claims from the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. An investigation revealed that State Farm delayed payments and made it difficult for policyholders to get the help they needed, affec...