California Allows Out-of-State Insurance Adjusters to Help With LA Wildfire Recovery

The state’s insurance commissioner declares an emergency to speed up Los Angeles wildfire insurance claims.

Destruction caused by the Palisades fire near Los Angeles, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Jan. 13 declared an emergency for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, aiming to speed up wildfire-related insurance claims by permitting insurance companies to use out-of-state adjusters.

The emergency declaration authorizes insurers and licensed insurance adjusters “to be able to utilize nonlicensed adjusters” to expedite wildfire-related claims if certain requirements are met.