SF Chronicle Investigates Broken Home Insurance System
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Underinsured in California: The Wildfire Dilemma
This chapter investigates the struggles of homeowners in California who are underinsured following devastating wildfires. Through personal stories, particularly that of the Salazar family, it highlights the shortcomings of insurance coverage driven by misleading algorithms, leaving many families vulnerable. The narrative reveals the emotional and financial toll of inadequate insurance, emphasizing the harsh realities faced by wildfire survivors in their rebuilding efforts.
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