Climate Now
Climate Now
James Lawler
When insurers can no longer afford the risk
25 minutes Posted Nov 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
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In 2023, two major insurers joined a growing list of companies that will no longer offer new home insurance policies in California. In Florida, the situation is worse, with more than a dozen large home insurance companies retreating from the state. Both states have seen devastating property losses due to extreme forest fires and hurricanes - risks that are only increasing due to the changing climate. But why can’t the insurance companies simply adjust premiums to reflect the changing risk tha...