- Mandatory insurance premiums sharply increased in California on July 1, 2026, affecting the FAIR Plan.
- High wildfire risk is driving up premiums in the Homeowners Insurance Market.
Private insurers have withdrawn from high-fire-risk communities in Malibu and Grass Valley.
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Updated Aug 15
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What happened
Private insurers have withdrawn from high-fire-risk communities in Malibu and Grass Valley.
Who's involved
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Part of
High wildfire risk is driving up premiums in the Homeowners Insurance Market.Also in this story
- Wildfires are exacerbating insurance market problems, with Solano County having lower premiums than Marin and Napa.
- Rising insurance premiums due to wildfire risk in specific areas of Colorado, leading to mandates for insurers to share risk scores.
The entities involved
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Malibu
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Grass Valley
city in Nevada County, California, United States
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Related events
- The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is providing data regarding wildfire risk in the region, which includes Malibu and Los Angeles.
- Wildfire risk in the Malibu/Southern California region affects luxury property values.
- Southern California Edison is undergoing construction for wildfire mitigation efforts in Malibu.