Press Release
Sacramento, CA – December 18, 2024 –The California Forestry Association (Calforests) and Arroyo Insurance Services have tackled a pressing challenge facing prescribed fire efforts in California: liability insurance. This partnership represents a significant step forward in enabling conservation stakeholders to engage in prescribed burning practices that mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Arroyo Insurance Services’ Conservation Practice Leader, William Dessert, assembled the
world’s most experienced environmental insurance design team to assist in addressing this
challenge. The team, directed by Insurance Business America Hall of Famer David Dybdahl,
collaborated closely with 30 of California’s leading conservation and forestry experts, including
Leaders of CAL FIRE’s Prescribed Fire Program, to craft innovative and affordable liability
insurance solutions tailored for beneficial fire stakeholders. “CAL FIRE is pleased to see that the Prescribed Fire Liability Fund has been foundational in incentivizing private insurers to provide comprehensive insurance to support the use of beneficial fire in California.” states Len Nielson, CAL FIRE Staff Chief, Prescribed Fire.
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