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Many Reasons Behind Certain Homes Left Standing After Wildfires
Emails and videos of burned buildings in Los Angeles next to those left standing have been flying back and forth among architects, builders and fire safety specialists around the world. For many ...
Study Shows Some Buildings Along Miami Coastline Are Sinking
A study published last month revealed that 35 buildings along a Florida coastline are experiencing subsidence, a process where the ground sinks or settles, according to researchers at the University ...
As Climate Drives Rising Costs, Hawaii Lawmakers Vow to Stabilize Property Insurance Market
Hawaii lawmakers began a new legislative session Wednesday with a vow to try to stabilize the state's property insurance market as hurricanes, wildfires and other climate change-influenced disasters ...
Will California’s FAIR Plan Have Enough Cash for Its Wildfire Claims?
There has been some question about whether California's insurer of last resort – the FAIR Plan – has enough cash on hand to pay for its share of wildfire claims. As surplus is inadequate and ...
States Push Changes to Driver, Auto Insurance Requirements in 2025
The new year welcomed new driver and auto insurance-related requirements in 2025. Beginning January 1st, California's minimum insurance limits increased to $30,000 for bodily injury and $60,000 per ...
Health Risks Found in Unburned Homes After Wildfire
Residents who returned to unburned homes after a 2021 wildfire near Boulder, Colorado often reported health issues months later, a study has found. The most common symptoms reported by survey ...
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Staged Auto Crashes Netting More Than $100,000
Earlier this week, a St. Louis, Missouri, man admitted to staging a series of vehicle accidents and injuries to defraud insurance companies, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District ...
New Consumer Label Rates Devices Less Likely to Be Hacked
The federal government is rolling out a consumer labeling system designed to help Americans pick smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacking. Under the voluntary program, called the U.S. Cyber ...
California Wildfires Could Spark Insurance Moratoriums, Other Challenges
As wildfires continue to wreak havoc across California, experts say one part of the recovery process that is proving particularly challenging for high-net-worth ...