Current wildfires in California have already destroyed 8,000 homes, and another 50,000 are still at risk. This has left thousands of residents filing claims and trying to recover from the disaster. Commissioner Dave Jones has outlined a series of emergency expedited claims handling guidelines that he requests all insurers implement in order to speed claims handling and help those affected by the fires. The guidelines are as follows.

 ·Issue advanced Additional Living Expense funds of at least four months for a total loss upon request. Insurers should make additional funds available upon proper documentation received after the advance period.

 ·Provide standard contents advance payment of at least 25% of policy limits for a total loss of a primary residence due to a wildfire disaster. Additional contents to be paid upon receipt of proper proof and upon request.