Southern Oregon residents and insurers struggle with a changing wildfire landscape

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Southern Oregon residents and insurers struggle with a changing wildfire landscape

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Published on Jul 19, 2024, 12:06:21 PM
Total time: 00:13:21

Episode Description

Wildfires in the West are becoming more common and severe. Nationwide, national disasters are becoming worse and insurance premiums are rising. In Southern Oregon, residents are seeing spikes in their premiums or are deciding to change insurance companies. One Ashland insurance agent saw a premium on his rental property jump 86%. And for residents in remote, wooded areas, the insurance options are shrinking. We learn more from Juliet Grable, a JPR contributor covering the issue.   

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