For the third installment of our “Insurance Dilemma” series, we’re delving into the Nevada Assembly bills addressed wildfire impacts to insurance in the 2025 legislative session with Nevada Insurance Commissioner Ned Gaines and Elko Fire Chief Matt Petersen, who also serves as Nevada Fire Chiefs Association rural representative. Host Jenni Burr, Insurance Commissioner Gaines and Chief Petersen first talk about what wildfire-related impacts they’re seeing around the state when it comes to homeowners insurance, then shift to finding out what wildfire-related insurance bills were introduced in the 2025 Nevada Legislature session and wrap up with what’s ahead for the future.
For more full episode details including the transcript, visit
https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1819551/episodes/18638277-insurance-dilemma-part-3-2025-nevada-legislative-updates
Here are tips shared in the episode:
· When looking for an insurance plan, speak to an agent licensed in your state
· Document your belongings in your home and how your home is built to ensure that you have enough coverage. Find out more at https://doi.nv.gov/Consumers/Homeowners-Insurance/Home-Inventory/
To learn more about the program’s partners visit:
· Nevada Division of Insurance: doi.nv.gov/Consumers/Homeowners-Insurance
· Nevada Fire Chiefs Association: www.nvfirechf.org
· Living With Fire: www.livingwithfire.org
Resource Links
· Nevada Assembly Bill 376 www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12518/Overview
· Nevada Assembly Bill 437 www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12643/Overview
· IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home https://wildfireprepared.org/
