Insurance Commissioner of California, Press

Commissioner Lara urges consumers and businesses to review insurance coverage during National Preparedness Month

Sep 5, 2023

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

Sep 1, 2023

Commissioner Lara provides insurance information for those affected by Tropical Storm Hilary

Aug 21, 2023

23 charged in “family and friend” organized auto insurance fraud ring in Santa Clara County

Aug 16, 2023

Bakersfield husband and wife charged for underreporting over $4 million in employee payroll

Jul 26, 2023

New Report Highlights U.S. Insurance Sector's Efforts in Addressing Climate Change Risk

Jul 25, 2023

Former Santa Rosa agent sentenced to prison after stealing from consumers

Jul 13, 2023

Commissioner Lara issues new, lower workers’ compensation benchmark rate

Jul 11, 2023

Orange County insurance broker arraigned for allegedly stealing from small business owners

Jul 5, 2023

Commissioner Lara announces over $50.5 million in grants awarded statewide to assist law enforcement in fighting fraud

Jun 29, 2023

Commissioner Lara Commends Governor and State Legislature on Passage of 2023-24 State Budget Bill

Jun 29, 2023

Insurance Commissioner Lara supports expanding access to federal health programs to DACA recipients

Jun 22, 2023

Commissioner Lara announces appointments to Curriculum Board and CAARP Advisory Committee

Jun 16, 2023

California Department of Insurance to Host Workshop on Risk Assessment Tools to Safeguard Consumers from Climate Change

Jun 7, 2023

Temecula bail agent arrested on charges of falsifying evidence and perjury

Jun 2, 2023

Yucaipa driver and wife sentenced after YouTube videos of intentional collisions

May 24, 2023

Investigation into misleading wildfire mailers results in ban from industry

May 23, 2023

Man who was former bail agent and Torrance Police Officer found guilty by jury for kidnapping and extortion

May 19, 2023

Former insurance agent sentenced after stealing $220,000 from elderly clients including late art dealer

May 16, 2023

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara statement on the passing of Gloria Molina

May 15, 2023

Insurance Commissioner, State Labor Commissioner return hundreds of thousands in stolen wages to LA workers

May 15, 2023

Assembly unanimously passes insurance accelerator legislation for clean-fuel truck fleets

May 4, 2023

Formerly licensed Orange County agent charged with grand theft and insurance fraud

May 3, 2023

Merced family members arraigned in $2.1 million insurance fraud schemes

Apr 28, 2023

Investigation into misleading home warranty mailers results in refunds to consumers

Apr 19, 2023

Commissioner Lara Announces Appointments to the WCIRB Governing Committee

Apr 14, 2023

Central Valley Workers’ Compensation Fraud Task Force uncovers $1.6 million in unreported employee payroll

Apr 13, 2023

Escondido landscapers arraigned in workers’ compensation premium fraud scheme

Apr 11, 2023

Investigators seek additional victims of alleged fraud by former Orange County insurance agent

Apr 10, 2023

Department-led investigation leads to arraignment of a dozen suspects in disability fraud scheme

Apr 10, 2023

Commissioner Lara addresses insurance coverage for medication abortion following Texas court ruling

Apr 7, 2023

Commissioner Lara and legislators push to further enhance California’s preventive health care protections following Texas court ruling

Mar 30, 2023

Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CIGA Board of Governors

Mar 30, 2023

Commissioner Lara and FAIR Plan reach agreement to increase commercial coverage limit to $20 million

Mar 29, 2023

Commissioner Lara announces $1.5 million in refunds to homeowners overcharged for wildfire risk

Mar 28, 2023

YouTube videos of intentional collisions lead to arrests and charges against Yucaipa driver and wife

Mar 23, 2023

Stockton driver arraigned on 54 felony counts of insurance fraud and assault with a deadly weapon

Mar 22, 2023

LA business owner and conspirator sentenced in $54 million workers’ compensation insurance scheme

Mar 10, 2023

Commissioner Lara appoints new member to California Long Term Care Insurance Task Force and makes reappointments to Curriculum Board and Insurance Diversity Task Force

Mar 3, 2023

Unlicensed Westminster insurance agent sentenced after stealing $140,000 from business owners

Feb 9, 2023

Commissioner Lara announces online health provider The Pill Club pays $3.2 million over alleged fraudulent claims practices

Feb 7, 2023

Padilla, Lara Host Forum on Federal Resources Available to Californians Recovering from Natural Disasters

Feb 6, 2023

Commissioner Lara appoints members to statewide boards driving forward consumer protection mission

Jan 19, 2023

Former Huntington Beach insurance agent arrested for allegedly stealing over $90,000 from elderly client

Jan 12, 2023

Insurance Commissioner Lara applauds Governor Newsom’s 2023-24 budget plan for major investments to protect consumers

Jan 10, 2023

Commissioner Lara alerts Californians about coverage for floods and mudslides caused by wildfires

Jan 4, 2023