Growing evidence suggests that climate change is worsening through droughts and other severe weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. These natural disasters can destroy homes, cars, businesses and crops, leading to more and larger insurance claims.
As a result, insurers in some parts of the country have stopped offering coverage, and others have limited what they cover. It’s also meant higher insurance premiums that many people cannot afford, leaving them uninsured or underinsured.
Commissioner Kreidler doesn’t want to see that happen in Washington state. He believes we must take action today to make sure we are protected in the future.