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Hey fellow insurance agents! Did you catch the latest news about the California FAIR Plan? It's a bit of a wake-up call for all of us in the industry.
Basically, the FAIR Plan (our state's "insurer of last resort") is sounding the alarm 🔔 that its reserves might not be enough to cover losses from a truly massive disaster. We're talking about major earthquakes, wildfires, that kind of thing.
Here's the deal: The FAIR Plan is a lifeline for homeowners who can't get coverage from traditional insurance companies. But, this safety net has its limits. If a huge disaster hits, the FAIR Plan's funds could get wiped out.
So, what happens then? Well, the cost gets passed on to all insurance companies in California. And guess who that gets passed on to? Us, and our clients. 😬
This news is a stark reminder that we need to be having serious conversations with our clients about:
- Earthquake preparedness: Are their homes up to code? Do they have earthquake insurance?
- Wildfire resilience: What defensible space measures are in place?
- Overall Coverage: Is their insurance adequate in the face of potential disasters?
Let's use this FAIR Plan warning as a catalyst to help our clients be as prepared as possible. It benefits them, and it ultimately strengthens the entire California insurance market.
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