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Farella Braun + Martel LLP

The Evolving Landscape of Wildfire Insurance in California and Takeaways for Policyholders

Wildfires in California are occurring with greater frequency, causing more destruction, and increasingly igniting in unexpected locations and at unforeseen times. Since the 1970s, the length of the wildfire season in western...more

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California Wildfires - Underwriting Considerations

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Wildfires in California are, unfortunately, burning as frequently and as ferociously as ever. Exemplified by the 2017, 2018, and 2020 wildfire seasons, the number of wildfires in the last 5 years stands at a staggering 85,028...more

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Another Record Wildfire Season: Check Your CGL Policy

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With election season dominating the news cycle, it's easy to miss the headlines from California and other Western states. "Record Wildfires on the West Coast Are Capping a Disastrous Decade." "Global warming driving...more

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Wine ‘Smoke Taint’ Blurs Insurance Coverage Distinctions

Recent wildfires in California Wine Country, particularly those that devastated parts of Napa and Sonoma counties in October 2017, have focused attention on whether insurance covers smoke taint damage to grapes and wine. ...more

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