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Which effectively means that anybody in a less risky area of California is just subsidizing those who live in the risky areas. Premia across the board will increase as a result.

Typical California redistribution...but this is from the bottom to the top.

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PaulDavisThe1st 3 months ago | parent [-]

> Which effectively means that anybody in a less risky area of California is just subsidizing those who live in the risky areas.

Do you not understand that this is precisely how insurance works?

	▲	qeternity 3 months ago \| parent [-]
		No. That’s not subsidization. Of course insurance is about pooling risk. But subsidizing implies you’re doing it below market rates. If I pay my market rate but still -EV insurance premium, I’m not subsidizing anyone. I’m just happy to pay for the convexity insurance provided. If I have to pay 20% more than I otherwise would, because the insurance company can’t charge someone else 20% more, that is actual subsidization. A subsidy distorts natural market forces. This is what I am talking about. Don’t be so quick to be a dick.