Tyler Perry is calling out major insurance companies for dropping policies in California just as wildfires wreak havoc on the state’s most vulnerable areas.
Perry, known for his films and philanthropy, turned to Instagram to criticize what he described as the “greedy” actions of companies that have left countless residents without crucial insurance coverage in times of disaster. Perry’s post comes as wildfires continue to ravage parts of California, destroying thousands of homes and claiming 24 lives since the infernos began on January 7.
According to reports from the Los Angeles Times, certain insurers haven’t renewed policies in fire-prone areas, including Pacific Palisades and Altadena, leaving residents in high-risk zones scrambling for protection. Others in the entertainment and real estate world have also weighed in on the unfolding crisis. Jason Oppenheim, star of Netflix’s Selling Sunset and owner of The Oppenheim Group, spoke out against landlords exploiting the situation. Oppenheim told the BBC on Sunday that a client who offered $20,000 a month—$7,000 above a property’s original monthly listing—was still denied a rental because the landlord pushed for $23,000.