Wildfires

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.

Impacted borrowers should anticipate some breaks from insurance coverage and home loan payments, but timelines and relief funds could vary significantly.

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom modeled his latest order on a similar ban imposed in Hawaii following the 2023 Maui wildfire that aimed to protect community wealth.

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.

Californians have paid relatively less for coverage than homeowners in the storm-stricken Midwest and Southeast regions, according to Intercontinental Exchange.