Instant Insights / Wildfires & their destruction

Deadly and destructive wildfires have destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and businesses across the globe, and have caused billions of dollars in insured losses in recent years.

Understanding how property is valued after a fire

When the wildfire smoke clears along the Pacific coast, property insurance policyholders will be faced with filing claims that may be complicated by California's status as a 'valued policy' state.

By Rosalie Donlon, Christine G. Barlow | Updated on October 17, 2017

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The wildfires that recently decimated thousands of acres, homes, businesses and vineyards in California have caused billions of dolllars in property damage.

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