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Markets/Coverages: Specialty MGA Banyan Launches Red Fox Risk for Wildfires

Oct 5 2026 // Specialty managing general agent Banyan Risk said it launched Red Fox Risk Ltd, a new underwriting venture focused on wildfire-exposed property risk in the U.S. The business will be led by Brian Espie as CEO and Sarah...

Study: Residents Near Maui Wildfires Show Elevated Metals Linked to Lung Health Impacts

Oct 2 2026 // Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires were harmful to the lung health of people living nearby long after the burning ended, a new study says. The work shows that...

Southern California Edison Pushing for Wildfire Liability Deal Before Lawmakers Depart

Sep 25 2026 // Electric utility Southern California Edison is urging California lawmakers to hold a special session before year-end to consider limiting utilities’ exposure to future wildfire liabilities, CEO of parent company...

Southern California Edison Chief Warns Wildfire Impasse Risks Higher Customer Bills

Sep 23 2026 // Southern California Edison customers face hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs if the utility’s credit rating is downgraded to junk after California failed to pass wildfire legislation, according to...

Most Texas Utility Companies Not Providing Wildfire Response Plans

Sep 21 2026 // Only eight of 160 utility companies that operate in fire-prone areas of Texas have complied with a law that helps mitigate wildfires, lawmakers recently learned. The revelation comes on the heels of a chaotic wildfire...

Rain Brings Needed Relief to North Texas Wildfires

Sep 11 2026 // Rain fell over and around the Ross Fire in North Texas on Thursday, a welcome reprieve to firefighters who have battled the flames for two weeks. The heavy rain, while brief, could dampen flames and embers and speed...

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