The estimate has increased from about 100 million people in October.

The state bill also would create an avenue for insurers to recover claims payouts from fossil fuel producers.

Lawyers for the victims are pursuing different strategies in the courts based on what state law will allow.

The deadline for class members to file a claim is February 18.

Rain will help put out fires and prevent new ones, but seared hillsides are at risk of collapse.

RIMS plans to continue its call for the reauthorization of a long-term National Flood Insurance Program.

Plaintiff's counsel: "At a certain point, you've got to go all the way, or [insurers] are never going to learn."

Private fire teams can reduce costs for insurers, but they're not without controversy.