Insurance Commissioner of California — Press

Four Southern California drivers arraigned in alleged staged crash scheme that endangered innocent driver

May 27, 2026

California takes legal action against State Farm after investigation finds widespread mishandling of LA wildfire claims

May 4, 2026

Commissioner Lara advances first overhaul of intervenor process in 35 years to protect consumer dollars and strengthen transparency

Apr 20, 2026

Bear-suit attacks on luxury cars for insurance payouts lead to convictions

Apr 16, 2026

Commissioner Lara announces several reappointments to statewide advisory boards

Apr 15, 2026

Landmark study shows rebuilding Los Angeles to wildfire safety standards could slash future fire losses

Mar 27, 2026

Commissioner Lara and Assemblymember Gipson advance nation’s first smoke damage standards bill

Mar 13, 2026

Owners of one of the largest towing businesses in Southern California arrested in nearly 6 million dollar fraud scheme

Mar 11, 2026

Department of Insurance, Consumer Watchdog and State Farm reach settlement agreement on State Farm’s prior emergency interim rate request

Mar 6, 2026

Tragic death uncovers alleged insurance fraud by Oxnard licensed agent

Mar 2, 2026

Multiple family members arraigned in coordinated auto insurance fraud scheme

Feb 27, 2026

Formerly licensed Orange County insurance agent arraigned on grand theft and embezzlement charges

Feb 25, 2026

CEO of largest vocational school and alleged co-conspirators charged in scheme that drained injured workers’ education benefits

Feb 23, 2026

Commissioner Lara unveils intervenor reform regulations to increase transparency and protect consumers’ money

Feb 13, 2026

Commissioner Lara and Assemblymember Gipson Unveil the Smoke Damage Recovery Act

Feb 11, 2026

Commissioner Lara and Assemblymember Calderon announce legislation transforming the California FAIR Plan

Feb 2, 2026

Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CIGA Board of Governors and the Curriculum Board

Jan 30, 2026

Protecting Californians by investigating insurance fraud for 90 years

Jan 27, 2026

Commissioner Lara protects nearly 150,000 Californians in Kern, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties from non-renewals following Gifford Fire

Jan 9, 2026

Commissioner Lara and Senator Padilla announce Disaster Recovery Reform Act to speed up recovery for survivors

Jan 6, 2026

New laws sponsored by Commissioner Lara to strengthen consumer protections and wildfire resilience take effect January 1

Dec 30, 2025

Insurance Commissioner Lara alerts consumers across the state about insurance coverage ahead of winter storms

Dec 19, 2025

Commissioner Lara protects thousands of Californians in Mono and Inyo counties from non-renewals following Pack Fire

Dec 18, 2025

Multiple individuals convicted on felony charges for orchestrating auto-fraud collision targeting rideshare driver

Nov 21, 2025

Commissioner Lara announces reappointments to the CAARP Advisory Committee, the COIN Advisory Board, and the Insurance Diversity Task Force

Nov 10, 2025

‘Expect the unexpected’: Commissioner Lara moves to safeguard Californians’ financial future with new regulation

Oct 28, 2025

Commissioner Lara takes action to protect California’s federal workers during government shutdown

Oct 24, 2025

Commissioner Initiates First-Ever Study on Fiscal Impacts of Health Coverage for Undocumented Californians

Oct 22, 2025

Commissioner Lara urges action on “Zone Zero” regulations as critical to saving money for consumers and helping insure their homes

Oct 15, 2025

Powering opportunity and efficiency: Commissioner Lara highlights $6.7 billion economic impact of diverse businesses in insurance industry

Oct 14, 2025

Commissioner Lara urges Californians to check coverage for floods and mudslides after recent wildfires

Oct 14, 2025

Wildfire safety leads Commissioner Lara’s agenda as Governor Newsom signs sponsored bills

Oct 10, 2025

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Senator Ben Allen Limit “the List” as Important Consumer Protection Measure is Signed by Governor

Oct 10, 2025

Commissioner Lara Applauds Governor’s Signing of New Consumer Protections for California Wildfire Survivors

Oct 10, 2025

California Department of Insurance brings enforcement actions against Tesla Companies to stop insurance business practices harming California drivers

Oct 3, 2025

Commissioner Lara: ‘Whole-of-government’ approach needed for insurance stability

Sep 30, 2025

Commissioner Lara protects 124,000 Californians across six counties in Sierra foothills from non-renewals following wildfire emergency

Sep 26, 2025

Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the COIN Advisory Board and the Curriculum Board

Sep 25, 2025

Commissioner Lara Announces Major Reforms to the Intervenor Process, Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Rate Reviews

Sep 19, 2025

Commissioner Lara alerts Californians about coverage for floods and mudslides from burn scars caused by recent wildfires

Sep 19, 2025

Irvine couple charged with multiple felony counts of medical insurance fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy

Sep 18, 2025

Commissioner Lara advocates for wildfire recovery, consumer protection, and health access bills, urging Governor's signature

Sep 15, 2025

Commissioner Lara urges evacuees from Canyon and Gifford fires to inquire immediately about insurance reimbursement for evacuation costs

Aug 8, 2025

Department of Insurance expanding coverage for Californians who need it most

Aug 1, 2025

Commissioner Lara takes legal action against FAIR Plan for denying smoke damage claims

Jul 31, 2025

Formerly licensed insurance agent arraigned in $1.8 million investment scam for non-existent marijuana business

Jul 30, 2025

Reform made real — California Department of Insurance completes final evaluation of innovative forward-looking model to address California’s coverage crisis

Jul 24, 2025

Judge sides with Commissioner Lara, upholding authority to protect consumers and stabilize the CA FAIR Plan

Jul 23, 2025

Commissioner Lara expands mental health access with final landmark rulemaking to enforce California Mental Health Parity Act

Jul 17, 2025

Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CAARP Advisory Committee, the COIN Advisory Board, and the Curriculum Board

Jul 16, 2025