In addition to its many other firsts, 2020 was also the year that California saw the most active wildfire season ever with more than 4 million acres burned. The state's wineries and vineyards paid a particularly high price.
In late September, the Glass Fire destroyed vineyards in Napa and Sonoma, effectively canceling much of the fall harvest. Even vineyards that weren't destroyed by the fires suffered smoke damage, heat exposure and shutdowns. In the latest Insurance Speak podcast, Larry Chasin, president of PAK Programs, which creates and offers specialty insurance programs for the craft beverage industry, shares some of the challenges for growers and insurers.
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Patricia L. Harman
Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]
