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Kettle's Kennedy: Parametric Wildfire Insurance in Demand Amid Calif. Regulatory Hurdles

Sarah Kennedy, VP of insurance, Kettle, said parametric wildfire coverage can be used as a deductible buy-down or to cover wildfire risk if carriers exclude it, though California regulations around excluding wildfire adds complexity.

May 15, 2024

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