What could be “the costliest insured loss due to wildfires in history”

Marketplace Morning Report

Jan 15 2025 • 8 mins

With dangerously high winds back in the forecast for Southern California today, an estimated 12,000 structures — many of them homes — have already been destroyed. While more damage and displacement is expected, what are the costs so far? One industry estimate puts insured losses in the $30 billion range. Plus, we’ll discuss this morning’s consume price index and learn more about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Elon Musk.