California homeowners losing fire insurance coverage as threat grows

(NBC) Hundreds of thousands of Americans being “refused” fire insurance when they need it most.

As fire season rages, some insurance companies are using zip codes to drop home protection.

In 2019 alone there was a 31% increase in dropped policies.

For homeowners getting fire insurance, premiums have soared. But now help is on the way, from the skies.

NBC Nightly News shows how drones and artificial intelligence could transform the way the insurance industry works.

Watch the video above for more.

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