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Commissioner Lara reminds state to review California insurance coverage

January 13, 2023January 12, 2023 Logan B.

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The recommendation is to know exactly what is covered from floods and mudslides caused by wildfires. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a formal notice to insurers to inform them that it is their legal duty to provide California insurance coverage for any future disaster such as mudslides caused by the recent wildfires. Those wildfires have left hillsides weakened, increasing risks such as mudslides and flooding. Residents in wildfire burn areas who are at an even higher vulnerability are being advised to check their California insurance coverage to be familiar…

California signs heat wave ranking and early warning system law

September 15, 2022September 14, 2022 Nordstrom

Signing AB 2238 is labeling the state as a world leader in efforts for protection against climate change effects. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2238 into law, creating the first statewide heat wave ranking and early warning system to help state residents to prepare. AB 2238 was sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to help protect Californians. The bill was co-authored by Assemblymembers Luz Rivas, Eduardo Garcia, and Cristina Garcia. It will create the first statewide ranking and early warning system in the country for heat waves…