How LA businesses can claim their wildfire insurance benefits

Published Updated 5 Min Read

The Hughes Fire burns a hillside in Castaic, California, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
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The LA fires continue to wreak destruction on homes and businesses as firefighters battle to contain the flames. For local business owners who were affected, this tragedy also signals the start of what may be a difficult insurance claims process. 

The LA fires in Eaton and Palisades have damaged or destroyed nearly 16,000 structures, while the latest fires in northern LA have already covered over 10,000 acres, placing 54,000 Los Angeles and Ventura County residents under evacuation orders or warnings. On the road to recovery, businesses must face the claims process, documenting their losses to their insurance company — something much easier said than done. 

Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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