California's Fair Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, may be unable to pay billions in claims arising from the Los Angeles fires and may require a bailout that could ultimately be paid by homeowners statewide.

A recent rule change could cause a spike in insurance premium for homeowners across California, as the costs of the Los Angeles area wildfires are passed onto them in a way that was not allowed in the past.

"Californians deserve a reliable insurance market that doesn't retreat from communities most vulnerable to wildfires and climate change." California issues new mandate that will have a major impact on homeowners' insurance: 'This is a historic moment' first appeared on The Cool Down.