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Insurers Are Deserting Homeowners as Climate Shocks Worsen | Without insurance, it’s impossible to get a mortgage; without a mortgage, most Americans can’t buy a home. (www.nytimes.com)
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[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

some of the locations involved have simply become uninsurable. What do you expect that the insurance companies do

In an ideal world, I'd like to see them use their power, influence and bankroll to push forward greater action to combat climate change.

Surely there is an "enlightnend self-interest" arguement to be made for them funding action that will reduce future claims payouts?

Similar to insurers funding fire prevention activities, improvements in building codes, additional safety features in road design, etc.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

That does not help as long as idiots build wooden sheds as "houses" right on the middle of woods that are known to burn down every few years. Common sense is rather rare with some people, and you cannot expect other people to pay for it via their insurance.