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flag California passes law to stabilize wildfire insurance plan with state loans and extended claims payments.

flag California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan bill on October 9, 2025, to stabilize the state’s FAIR Plan, an insurer of last resort for homeowners unable to get private insurance due to wildfire risk. flag The law allows the FAIR Plan to access state-backed loans and bonds and spread claims payments over multiple years after disasters, reducing the need for large bailouts. flag This follows a $4 billion loss from wildfires that destroyed over 17,000 structures, requiring a $1 billion bailout from private insurers—half of which will be passed on to all policyholders. flag The plan now covers nearly 600,000 homes, reflecting rising demand amid worsening climate-driven fire risks. flag The legislation also adds two nonvoting legislative representatives to the FAIR Plan board to improve oversight, though critics note their lack of voting power limits influence. flag The reforms aim to prevent future financial strain and ensure continued access to basic home insurance in high-risk areas.

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