California takes action to assist wildfire survivors

Burned vehicles sit in front of a wildfire-ravaged home, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Redding, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

In response to July’s deadly Carr wildfires that have destroyed or damaged at least a thousand homes in northern California, state Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has set in place several initiatives to help assist and protect survivors in the recovery process.

The first action is a notice requesting insurers expedite claims handling procedures for wildfire damage claims, also requesting flexibility with deadlines and documentation requirements, which should result in more timely payments to policyholders.