Insurance

Arbitrators in medical disputes are supposed to be unbiased, but this couple suspected there is an incentive to favor HMO’s in arbitration.

There are 15 candidates vying to be the state's top insurance regulator, a hot seat as thousands of LA residents try tapping insurance to help them recover from wildfires.

Guest Commentary written by Jane Kim Jane Kim is a civil rights attorney, consumer advocate and a former San Francisco Supervisor With the first anniversary of the devastating Southern California wildfires approaching, CalMatters asked candidates for the 2026 state Insurance Commissioner race to share thoughts on what the state can do to help victims and […]

Hospitals often charge California’s small businesses more than Medicare for the same treatments and tack on hidden “facilities fees.”

As fire survivors continue to navigate life after disaster, California lawmakers roll out new bills attempting to further regulate insurance companies like State Farm.

As the insurance industry threatens to leave the state unless they get less regulation and higher rates, politicians make consumers pay.

Insurers sell auto insurance and other profitable products in California but choose to walk away from homeowners insurance when risk rises.

The state’s law requiring fair treatment by insurers has largely been unenforced. Fire victims are left with delays, gaslighting and denials.

Insurance rates will reflect climate change and consumers’ interests. Insurers will see faster, more efficient reviews and scrutiny of excessive rates.

Insurers in California pulled back coverage or left the state after years of over-regulation, price controls and poor wildfire prevention.