The California Insurance Commissioner published a bulletin reminding insurers of the protections provided by California insurance law designed to aid policyholders in situations like the current wildfires.

Under California insurance law, insureds who suffered a total loss should receive advance payments on their claim. If a property loss is determined to be a total loss, the law requires an additional living expense (ALE) advance payment and a payment of contents without inventory.

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