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Whether you’re looking for the latest wildfire-related media releases, insights from NAMIC thought leaders, or directives and bulletins coming from the state insurance department, you’ll find them below. If you would like to speak with NAMIC leadership about the wildfires, please contact our public affairs department. 

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04/22/2025
State of the States

California: NAMIC Joins Other Trades in Supporting Wildfire Mitigation Grant Program Bill

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04/04/2025
State of the States

California: NAMIC-Supported Home Hardening Regulation Review Bill Passed out of Committee

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03/10/2025
Compliance Alerts

California: CDI Addresses Smoke Damage Claims

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03/04/2025
State of the States

California: CDI has Issued a Supplemental FAQ on FAIR Plan Assessment Recoupment of Temporary Supplemental Fees by Insurers from Policyholders

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02/26/2025
Compliance Alerts

California: Bulletin Imposes Moratorium due to Hughes Fire

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02/14/2025
Compliance Alerts

North Carolina: DOI Announces NCIUA Annual Homeowners Data Call

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