Rishi Kumar Pushes for California Fire Insurance
San Jose, CA, November 10, 2019 --(PR.com)-- Democratic Candidate for United States Congress District CA-18 Rishi Kumar* issued the following statement regarding California Fire Insurance:
"In the midst the Kincade fire, which forced the evacuation of over 180,000 people, we have seen the rapid pace at which fires can cause immense damage and harm to the people of this state and their homes.
"During my listening tour, I met with community members of the cities of San Mateo County, including those from Loma Mar, La Honda, and Pescadero, as well as members from cities of Santa Cruz County such as Bonny Doon, Felton, Zayante, Lompico, Ben Lomond, Brookdale, and Boulder Creek. One of the main concerns residents had was the vulnerability of their property and community to natural disasters such as wild fires and the fact that insurance companies are balking at fire coverage policy renewals in high risk areas.
"Unlike Earthquake Insurance, which is protected and available to every California through the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), Fire Insurance coverage is offered by private insurance companies. These communities have seen their fire insurance plans go un-renewed given the recent impact of California fires upon communities. A recent news item mentioned over 340,000 rural home-owners in the most vulnerable areas of the state have lost fire insurance.
"In order to ensure that those who need Fire Insurance the most are protected, we must adopt a model similar to that of the CEA for Fire Insurance. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ought to provide fire-insurance directly to consumers. This way, we maximize coverage and provide certainty to California families."
*Rishi Kumar is running for U.S Congress’ California District 18 seat against Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. Currently a hi-tech executive and councilmember of Saratoga, Rishi is running on a platform of citizen-centric values, rejecting PAC money and Special Interest Group campaign contributions, and addressing some of the tough challenges of the valley such as healthcare, safety, transportation, and climate change. Rishi’s priorities for District 18 are explained on his campaign home page.
"In the midst the Kincade fire, which forced the evacuation of over 180,000 people, we have seen the rapid pace at which fires can cause immense damage and harm to the people of this state and their homes.
"During my listening tour, I met with community members of the cities of San Mateo County, including those from Loma Mar, La Honda, and Pescadero, as well as members from cities of Santa Cruz County such as Bonny Doon, Felton, Zayante, Lompico, Ben Lomond, Brookdale, and Boulder Creek. One of the main concerns residents had was the vulnerability of their property and community to natural disasters such as wild fires and the fact that insurance companies are balking at fire coverage policy renewals in high risk areas.
"Unlike Earthquake Insurance, which is protected and available to every California through the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), Fire Insurance coverage is offered by private insurance companies. These communities have seen their fire insurance plans go un-renewed given the recent impact of California fires upon communities. A recent news item mentioned over 340,000 rural home-owners in the most vulnerable areas of the state have lost fire insurance.
"In order to ensure that those who need Fire Insurance the most are protected, we must adopt a model similar to that of the CEA for Fire Insurance. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ought to provide fire-insurance directly to consumers. This way, we maximize coverage and provide certainty to California families."
*Rishi Kumar is running for U.S Congress’ California District 18 seat against Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. Currently a hi-tech executive and councilmember of Saratoga, Rishi is running on a platform of citizen-centric values, rejecting PAC money and Special Interest Group campaign contributions, and addressing some of the tough challenges of the valley such as healthcare, safety, transportation, and climate change. Rishi’s priorities for District 18 are explained on his campaign home page.
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