California Wildfires: Insurance Industry Assesses Impact

Wildfires are still destroying property, homes and businesses in southern California. Insurance Journal’s Andy Simpson reports from San Diego on the insurance industry’s initial response and insurance loss estimates.

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  1. Paul

    October 25, 2007 at 6:53 am

    Pointless report….all head shots not enough pictures of the insurance companies that have set up claims offices. not an improvemnt over a written item.

  2. Vicky

    October 25, 2007 at 2:22 pm

    That was a pointless report for sure.

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