The LA Fires Destroyed 11,000 Homes. Less Than 10% Have Permits to Rebuild September 29, 2025 By Michelle Ma and John Gittelsohn Of the thousands of residents needing to rebuild after this year’s California wildfires, Andy Weyman would seem especially well positioned....
US Government Says Southern California Edison Should Pay for LA Fire Costs September 4, 2025 By Chris Dolmetsch and Michelle Ma The U.S. asked a federal court to force Southern California Edison to pay for fighting a pair of wildfires that...
Most Losses in Destructive Eaton Fire Tied to Conflagration Hazard, Report Shows August 28, 2025 By Allen Laman An analysis found that properties assessed as low or moderate wildfire hazard in the L.A. Fire may still face high...
Wall Street Backs LA Wildfire Lawsuits, Chasing Billions June 30, 2025 By Jef Feeley, Mark Chediak, Katherine Doherty and Emily Siegel The Los Angeles wildfires have generated potentially thousands of new clients for lawyers and prospects for billions in fees. Wall...
Homes With Toxic Smoke Damage Deepen Insurance Nightmare in LA June 25, 2025 By Michelle Ma Months after fire tore through Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood, homeowners are struggling to get reimbursed — not for houses...
Hedge Funds Face California Rebuke Over Role in Wildfire Claims June 9, 2025 By Natasha White Hedge funds are facing pushback in California as their bets tied to insurance claims stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires...
Forecast Calls for Wildfires to Burn More Land Across U.S. This Year April 23, 2025 A Long-range forecast predicts wildfires will burn more land across the U.S. this year, with a potentially active spring in...
LA Municipal Utility Says No Evidence Energized Power Line Caused Fire March 26, 2025 By Laila Kearney A Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) above-ground power line near the Pacific Palisades was energized when the...
InsurTechs Highlight New Approaches to Wildfire Insurance January 16, 2025 By Allen Laman While the Southern California fires that sparked in high-wind conditions last week inch closer toward containment, estimates of insured losses...
Mercury General Wildfire Losses Will Hit Reinsurance Cover. One Event? January 13, 2025 By Susanne Sclafane Mercury General Corporation said it expects losses from wildfires burning in California since Jan. 7 to exceed its $150 million...