Wildfire Risk Implications for Property and Insurance Markets

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07-03-2025
Cristian deRitis
Calls for changes in risk-based insurance pricing, regulation and risk modeling have grown louder in the aftermath of California’s devastating wildfires. What’s been the impact of these events, and is a more proactive, comprehensive risk management approach to natural disasters now needed?

The recent Los Angeles wildfires exemplify a growing crisis in natural disasters that poses significant challenges for insurance and real estate markets. The increasing frequency and severity of these events are fundamentally reshaping how we think about risk management and property.

Let’s now examine these trends and explore their implications for stakeholders across both financial and non-financial sectors.

Shifting Focus in Climate Risk

Climate risk assessment has evolved dramatically in recent years, moving the focus from long-term transition risks to the immediate impacts of natural disasters. While California's wildfires often dominate headlines, the risk extends far beyond state boundaries.

Western U.S. states, for example, have experienced unprecedented fire activity, while northeastern regions have seen wildfire totals soar past historical records. The crisis, moreover, has become global, with Canada, Europe, Australia and Russia all experiencing severe wildfires recently that threaten communities and property as temperatures rise and drought conditions worsen.

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