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"That's my priority - strength abroad, security and renewal at home," he added.

The Clinton-era law, which in the current climate is beginning to feel like a relic of a bygone time, was up for renewal later this year.

Shortly after the fires, the insurer announced it would offer renewals to all Los Angeles County residential customers it had intended last year to drop.

“It’s a renewal, when all hopes are possible.”

But for Watts, there has also been renewal.