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Wildfires bring unwanted insurance news to Californians

September 23, 2015September 22, 2015 Julie Campbell

Certain areas of the state have now been labeled as high-risk markets which is sending rates skyward. The Modjeska Canyon has a great deal of appeal for many residents of California, but at the moment, the insurance news that they have been receiving hasn’t been as good as most would have liked it to be. The area has received a high-risk rating when it comes to being prone to wildfires, making insurance expensive. Modjeska Canyon has all the benefits of being tucked away against the mountains, close to the Cleveland…

Homeowners insurance rates spike as fire risk rises

September 15, 2015September 13, 2015 Julie Campbell

California wildfire insurance fire season homeowners

Certain areas of California are watching their rates soar as wildfire smoke moves closer. Residents of California who are living near regions that have recently started facing increased wildfire risks are now discovering that their homeowners insurance has been heading skyward with the plumes of black smoke. The changing fire risk areas have forced many homeowners to see a doubling in their insurance rates. There are a number of different factors that have caused fire to become an increasing component in the homeowners insurance rates. The most obvious has been…

Louisiana parish to see fire insurance rates fall considerably

June 25, 2015June 24, 2015 Julie Campbell

The state commissioner, Jim Donelon, has told East Feliciana Parash to expect to save money this year. A number of regions throughout Louisiana are going to feel a bit of a relief when it comes to the amount that they are paying for their fire insurance coverage, this year, as rates are expected to fall. This, according to a statement that was made by Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. Donelon explained that the fire insurance rates are expected to start to fall as of July 6. This will be a…

Oregon purchases more wildfire insurance

April 20, 2015April 18, 2015 S.Vagus

Oregon has purchased wildfire insurance to protect against the dry season Oregon is preparing to handle its dry season with the purchase of wildfire insurance. This type of insurance coverage is meant to protect the state from the onslaught of wildfires that could emerge in the state due to dry conditions. The insurance is meant to help cover the costs associated with these disasters, reducing the state’s financial exposure and providing it with some breathing room when it comes to recovery. Insurance policy from Lloyd’s of London will provide $25…

Wildfire insurance could continue in Oregon, but at a cost

April 6, 2015April 5, 2015 G. Turner

The state will be able to continue to purchase its unique coverage, but with a higher deductible and premium. Lloyd’s of London has now offered Oregon wildfire insurance coverage of up to $25 million for the upcoming season, but it will involve a greater expense than in previous years and the deductible will be notably higher. For instance, the coverage that will be provided will kick in only after the state has paid a $50 million deductible. After that deductible has been paid, the wildfire insurance coverage being provided by…