Will LA Wildfires Cause Higher Insurance Rates? Commissioner Won’t Guarantee

The devastating wildfires raging across Southern California could lead to financial consequences for residents throughout California, according to state officials.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recently confirmed that policy changes could allow private insurance companies to pass additional costs onto customers across the state. This would occur if the California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, runs out of funds due to wildfire-related claims.

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Lara emphasized that wildfire recovery is a shared responsibility, stating:

“Just as I’ve heard from Southern California residents when wildfires sweep through Northern California, we are all in this together. This is a statewide issue, and we need to come together as Californians to find solutions.”

The FAIR Plan provides coverage for homeowners unable to obtain private insurance due to wildfire risks. However, if its resources become depleted, the financial burden could shift to policyholders statewide, potentially leading to higher insurance premiums for all Californians

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