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Coconino County hears experts on wildfire-driven insurance losses; board resolves to convene as flood control district
Summary
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors, meeting as the Flood Control District Board of Directors for agenda item 31, heard a presentation on the growing “wildfire insurance crisis” from Headwaters Economics experts and agreed to continue a series of work sessions on the topic.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors, meeting as the Flood Control District Board of Directors for agenda item 31, heard a presentation on the growing “wildfire insurance crisis” from Headwaters Economics experts and agreed to continue a series of work sessions on the topic.
The Flood Control District director, Lucinda Andriani, opened the session by saying the board lacks regulatory authority over insurance but intends to “be part of a partnership and part of a discussion” with state, federal, municipal and insurance-sector partners. Andriani introduced Dr. Kimiko Barrett and Doug Green of Headwaters Economics to provide foundational information for county leaders and the public.
Why it matters: presenters said wildfire losses and post‑fire recovery costs are increasing nationwide and are reshaping the private insurance market—leading insurers to raise rates, issue nonrenewals or withdraw from high‑risk areas. Panelists warned those market shifts…
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