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business6 months ago

U.S. Homeowners Face Growing Crisis as Insurers Withdraw from Climate Risk Zones

U.S. insurers are increasingly refusing to cover properties in high-risk climate zones due to the rising frequency of extreme weather events, leading to a surge in nonrenewals, especially in states like California and Florida. This trend is causing a broader insurance crisis, impacting mortgage access, property values, and community resilience, with the government beginning to intervene to manage risks and support affected areas.

insurance1 year ago

State Farm's Home Insurance Non-Renewals in California: A Growing Crisis

State Farm, California's largest homeowner's insurance provider, is not renewing policies for some Bay Area residents, affecting ZIP codes in Orinda, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz counties, and Sonoma County due to financial challenges, inflation, catastrophe exposure, and reinsurance costs. Homeowners in high-risk areas will have to buy into the expensive California FAIR plan for fire coverage, as insurers struggle with California's premium limits and claim payouts, primarily due to wildfires. The California Department of Insurance is updating regulations to bring more policy options at competitive prices back to the state, but it could take a few years for the homeowner's insurance industry to stabilize.