Name: Analyst: Balancing Between Fire Protection and Insurance Affordability in California
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Description: Nancy Watkins, principal and consulting actuary at Milliman, discussed with NTD's Steve Lance how insurance companies operate differently in California, striking a balance between fire protection and affordability, and what needs to happen to prevent another Pacific Palisades fire disaster.

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