A $225 million lawsuit has been filed against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company over damage caused during the 2021 Dixie Fire.
Tag: wildfires
Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem
Large wildfires started by power lines and other utility equipment were, not that long ago, considered something that happened mostly in California. But these disasters are increasingly happening in many more places as forces turbocharged by climate change like extreme heat and drought wreak havoc on electric grids that were not built or upgraded to withstand them.
APCIA Opposes Federal Natural Catastrophe Backstop Bill
Federal solutions to a state-regulated industry should be carefully considered, as evidenced by the fact that federal taxpayers are currently at risk from $20.525 billion debt already owed by the National Flood Insurance Program, according to the APCIA.
Wildfires Remain Threat as Their Frequency Decreases
The potential insured losses resulting from U.S. wildfires are growing even as their frequency decreases because close to 99 million Americans reside in the wildland urban interface (WUI), according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I).
New Poll Shows Voters Oppose CA Insurance Commissioner’s Home Insurance Plan By 2 to 1
A new poll finds that Insurance Commissioner Lara’s plan to allow insurance companies to increase premiums for all Californians in exchange for a promise to insure homeowners in higher wildfire risk areas is opposed by a 2 to 1 margin, 62% opposed to 30% in support
Aon: Record $50B U.S. Severe Convective Storm Losses Drive Total Natural Catastrophe Toll in 2023
For the first time, insured losses from SCS in the U.S. surpassed $50 billion and accounted for 60% of global insured losses.
Wildfires Estimated to Cost U.S. Between $394-$893B Annually
Climate-exacerbated wildfires are estimated to cost the United States between $394 billion to $893 billion each year in economic costs and damages, a number that is considerably higher than existing estimates.
Record Number of Billion-Dollar Disasters Shows the Limits of America’s Defenses
The United States has suffered 23 billion-dollar disasters so far in 2023, a record for this point in the year that highlights the country’s struggle to adapt to the effects of climate change.
Climate Change Boosts Risk of Explosive Wildfire Growth in California by 25%, Study Says
Climate change has ratcheted up the risk of explosive wildfire growth in California by 25% and will continue to drive extreme fire behavior for decades to come, even if planet-warming emissions are reduced, a new study has found.
Insurers Face Challenges from Supply Chains, Inflation, Surging Demand for Materials Following Maui Wildfires
Following the deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, insurance carriers will face myriad challenges including supply chain complexities and demand surge for fire-resistant materials, according to industry observers.