Episode description

As wildfires, hurricanes, and floods repeatedly devastate areas of the U.S. a focus on the nationwide insurance crisis as premiums skyrocket and companies abandon entire communities leaving homeowners forced to choose between coverage and survival.

The Los Angeles wildfires decimated tens of thousands of acres, killed at least 10, and forced the evacuation of more than 180,000 people Dr. Phil focuses on a devastating crisis that’s hitting close to home. Homeowners in California and across the nation are left helpless and vulnerable as insurance premiums skyrocket, leaving many with a heartbreaking choice: pay for coverage or put food on the table. First, a woman whose parents nearly lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires, she says it’s a miracle that they didn’t because no insurance company would cover them, and they were without insurance. Then, Dr. Phil speaks with Kristy and Michael, who know this reality all too well after losing two homes in the last six years to California wildfires. Now, they’re trying to rebuild for the second time.  Plus, Dr. Phil talks to Macie and Caleb, who couldn’t afford flood insurance due to rising costs. When Hurricane Helene hit, they watched helplessly as floodwaters destroyed their forever home. Macie says it felt like a thief came in the night and stole everything.  Dr. Phil also hears from Jamie, who was shocked when her home insurance was unexpectedly canceled due to wildfire risks. Now, her family lives in constant fear of losing everything.  Dr. Phil will also speak with attorney at law Steven Bush who says that insurance companies are in it for the profit and offer tips for homeowners seeking coverage in these uncertain times.

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