In the Los Angeles district (California, USA), destructive forest fires have been raising from January 7.
Fire destroyed about 10 thousand houses, by the moment it is known about ten dead. Fires caused significant damage to enterprises.
In the meantime, discussions have flared up in the country about the activities of insurance companies that are accused of negligence of providing services.
A large number of cases of cancellation of policies and the negligence of insurance companies have become the topic of discussion both among the public and among politicians.
Many insurance companies canceled citizens’ insurance, which will create serious difficulties for families affected by natural disaster, said US Vice President Kamal Harris at a press conference in the White House.
According to CBS News, insurance companies such as Allstate and Farmers Insurance refused to renew insurance policies in California. It is reported that many residents of the state had to turn to a plan of fair access to insurance (Fair Access to Insuraance Requirements Plan).
Prior to the start of fires, every seventh house in California was included in this plan that provides for minimal fire insurance for individuals, the media noted.
In an interview with the Non -profit American news site, Common Dreams Michael Delong, a member of the US Consumer Federation, said that the decision of insurance companies such as State Farm General means “weakening of consumers from risk”.
Delong also said that insurance companies have been opposed to the law adopted in 1980 and aimed at protecting consumers.
According to him, this proposal allows you to hold insurance rates for consumers at a low level.
Insurance of 72 thousand customers
In July last year, the State Farm General insurance company announced that it was canceled by 72 thousand clients in order to ensure “long -term stability” of the company.
The company noted that the insurance policy provided by approximately 30 thousand houses and jobs, as well as 42 thousand aligned complexes, will not be extended.
The decision was made in order to guarantee that the financial situation of the company would not suffer from inflation, natural disasters and total expenses, the message said.
The company also said that they would continue to cooperate with the California Insurance Department and the governor’s office on this issue.