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February 28, 2025 53 mins

The video covers a detailed discussion about insurance claims and recovery processes following California wildfires, hosted by Karl Susman on Insurance Hour. He provides comprehensive guidance on various aspects of the insurance claim process, from initial filing to long-term recovery. Key topics include how to start insurance claims, documentation requirements, coverage for additional living expenses (with extended coverage mandated to 24 months by the Department of Insurance), handling smoke damage claims, and safety considerations when returning to damaged properties. Susman emphasizes the importance of professional assessment for smoke damage and warns against self-remediation of damaged items. He also discusses financial assistance options, including FEMA grants up to $40,000 and SBA loans up to $2 million at 4% interest over 30 years.


Karl Susman introduces Insurance Hour and begins discussing wildfire-related insurance claims. He emphasizes the importance of obtaining claim numbers when filing and explains that claims are typically handled on a first-come, first-served basis. He provides multiple ways to file claims: directly with insurance companies, through agents/brokers, or online.

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Insurance Hour is hosted by renowned insurance expert Karl Susman. Karl is a frequent guest on television stations such as ABC, CBS, Spectrum, The CW and FOX, and now his popular radio program is available online throughout California and world-wide.

Listeners can now tune in to Insurance Hour on great AM radio station KMET throughout the state of California.

In addition to traditional radio, Insurance Hour is available on several popular streaming platforms, ensuring that listeners can access the show at their convenience.

Audiences worldwide can now enjoy Insurance Hour at InsuranceHour.com, on YouTube, Amazon Music, Tuneln, Alexa, Apple Podcasts, and the iHeartRadio app.

For more information about "Insurance Hour" and its programming, please contact Lara Starr at pr@insurancehour.com

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