California insurers may face wildfire cost hikes

California wildfire victims may get more time to sue their
insurers and be able to force their carriers to be more flexible in
applying benefits to help them recover if legislative proposals put
forward today win passage.
Measures unveiled by lawmakers and state Insurance Commissioner
Dave Jones would require insurers to let policyholders apply unused
benefits for outbuildings and other structures, as well as contents
and living expense coverage, to rebuilding a fire damaged home, if
needed.
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