Latest News and Alerts

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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01/21/2025
Action Alerts

Urge your Representative to Vote YES on Wildfire Bill

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Episode 801 - 2025

Latest on CA Wildfires, Plus Dispelling Common AI Myths

Episode 801: Hear the latest on the wildfires in California. Plus, nowhere is there more need to separate fact from…

01/15/2025
Media Release

NAMIC: Calif. Wildfires Underscore Urgency to Pass Bipartisan Resilience Measures

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies is urging Congress to quickly reintroduce and pass critical resilience and mitigation legislation,…

01/15/2025
State of the States

California: Governor Adds LA Wildfire Protection Legislation to Special Session on “Protecting California Values”

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01/15/2025
Compliance Alerts

California: Bulletin Updates List of ZIP Codes Subject to Moratorium

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Protections For California Homeowners

Protections For California Homeowners

California has passed several laws in recent years that support the state’s homeowners and communities impacted by wildfires. Insurers and…

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NAMIC calls on Congress to pass wildfire prevention legislation

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