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An Update on the California Wildfire Areas from the CA Dept of Insurance

Here’s an update from the DOI on Insurance Coverage for Smoke Damage and Guidance for Proper Handling of Smoke Damage Claims for Properties Located in or near California Wildfire Areas.

Commissioner Lara orders insurers to fully investigate consumers’ smoke damage claims following Southern California fires

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For Release: March 7, 2025
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Commissioner Lara orders insurers to fully investigate consumers’ smoke damage claims following Southern California fires

LOS ANGELES — Taking action so wildfire survivors can continue to recover after the Southern California fires, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has directed insurance companies to fully investigate all smoke damage claims and ensure fair payments under California law. In a new Bulletin to insurance companies — the latest in a series of official legal announcements clarifying regulations for insurance companies and reinforcing consumer protections – the Department of Insurance makes clear that insurance companies cannot summarily deny smoke damage claims without a thorough investigation.

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