January 7th 2025 marked the beginning of a series of five devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California and struck dense metropolitan communities, becoming one of the costliest incidents on record with estimated insured losses of $40 billion.
MS Amlin didn’t wait for claims to arrive, but launched a proactive response, pre-emptive of claims notifications, to ensure financial assistance reached those affected without delay. Their early and proactive payments accelerated relief.
Policyholders displaced from their homes received rapid financial assistance for alternative living expenses. Their reinsurance team’s swift cash advances helped cedents protect their own balance sheets and serve their customers more effectively. On 23 January – just 16 days after the fires started, and with some blazes still active – MS Amlin began making lead payments for property damage. Within the first 30 days of the blaze taking hold, MS Amlin had paid millions of pounds – helping families and businesses begin to rebuild their lives.
