It's a homeowners worst nightmare: a fire or a fierce storm or flood comes through and leaves your house in ruins. Updating your homeowners insurance regularly can help you be prepared for disaster.
California Wildfires
The 2007 Southern California firestorms resulted in an estimated 37,000 insurance claims according to the California Department of Insurance. This estimate is in line with IINC's survey of its membership indicating 22,700 claims filed.
To date, estimated insured losses total approximately $1.6 billion.