California

It's not an unthinkable notion. There have been a handful of attempts at systematically moving populations away from regions severely affected by climate change.

The Los Angeles wildfires are an unmissable signal for investors to back startups aimed at mitigating and preventing similar disasters in the future, according to venture capitalist Bill Clerico.

Mark Debus, clinical manager of behavioral health at Sedgwick explains some of the reactions people are likely to experience as they process the impact of the LA wildfires.

Mark Debus, clinical manager of behavioral health at Sedgwick shares how disasters like the California wildfires affect the mental health of first responders, residents and others involved in the massive loss.

Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire victims' return to their properties.

The insurance market going into the Jan. 7 catastrophe already had been hit with non-renewals and cancellations -- and an overburdened state-supported insurance plan. A Morningstar analyst said the state insurance commissioner's reform strategy could have turned it around but now faces new obstacles.

A round up of announcements and actions by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the state's Department of Insurance to assist residents with claims and insurance-related issues.

Los Angeles is bracing for critical wildfire conditions again as dry winds scour Southern California.

When residents can finally return to see what's left of their homes, filing a claim and understanding the process could be challenging for many.

The city of Los Angeles' electric and water utility was hit with a lawsuit faulting it for not supplying enough water to fight the biggest fire still raging in the second-largest U.S. metropolis.

High winds continue to impede firefighters' progress in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires.

Bankers are putting pre-established action plans for disaster recovery into motion as wildfires in Los Angeles sweep across the region.

Verisk and Moody's are the first two modeling companies to submit their models to the California Department of Insurance. A Verisk executive explained the functioning of their model and what insurers' options are.

A trio of blazes in SoCal have destroyed over 2,000 homes and structures in neighborhoods with average property values well above the national average.

The wildfires add pressure to California's home insurance market, which has faced a growing crisis in recent years.

The most destructive wind storm to strike the Los Angeles area in 14 years is fanning wildfires.

California adopted a rule that aims to bolster access to home insurance in the state, after several major carriers retreated from the market amid growing risk of wildfires.

Seven out of the 12 biggest home insurers have limited their coverage in California over the past two years; increased fire risk driven by climate change is part of the reason.

California's IBank has partnered with an insurer and fire resilience fund to pay for fire resilience programs.

Following a judge's ruling, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara promises clarifications on questions about rate increase processes.