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U.S. Insurers Are Refusing to Cover Climate Change Risk Zones

OilPrice.com Sunday, 6 July 2025 ()
As countries worldwide experience more regular extreme weather events, insurers have become more reluctant to cover properties in high-risk areas. However, without insurance, it is impossible for many people to gain access to mortgage financing. We are seeing an insurance crisis in the United States, as insurers are becoming less likely to offer coverage for homes in certain areas, particularly those that have experienced natural disasters, such as flooding and wildfire, in recent years.  Between 2018 and December 2024, over 1.9 million home…
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