As wildfires continue to devastate the Los Angeles area, questions arise about whether insurance agencies can effectively mitigate the resulting damages. Newsweek consulted industry experts on whether insurers will withstand these events. Among them was Dr. Robert Hartwig, a professor at the University of South Carolina, who predicts that most insurers will survive, with any failures likely stemming from pre-existing issues rather than the fires themselves. Other experts discuss concerns about the FAIR Plan’s ability to cover losses and potential benefits for the insurance industry. To read more from this interview, click here.