Wildfire Publicity Lights Fire Under California Homeowners

The recent plague of wildfires in Southern California and in neighboring states seems to have more people checking on their homeowners policies — and more people concerned about the threat of wildfires may be taking some mitigation steps insurers have been harping on for so long. The fires have garnered ample coverage by the media, and California Gov. Jerry Brown in May said the state is gearing up for its worst fire season ever. Agents for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. are reporting getting several calls a day that have been spurred by wildfires. Agents usually field a few calls a day regarding coverages, and none related to wildfire concerns, according to the Novato, Calif.-based carrier.