Commentary
Here’s why L.A. fire survivors want Ricardo Lara’s resignation
Los Angeles area fire victims say Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has let insurers drop coverage, raise rates and delay or deny claims.
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Economy
‘We feel alone’: L.A. fire survivors call for California’s insurance commissioner to resign
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is also facing pressure to oust Commissioner Ricardo Lara as insurance policyholders struggle with delayed and denied claims months after the Los Angeles fires.
Economy
Ricardo Lara proposes insurance rule that critics call ‘revenge’
California’s insurance commissioner has sparred with Consumer Watchdog, which says his proposed rule is retaliatory.
Economy
California’s insurer of last resort would face more scrutiny under bill heading to Newsom’s desk
The FAIR Plan faces accusations of denying smoke-damage claims and more. Can California lawmakers keep the insurer of last resort accountable?
Commentary
Los Angeles wildfires intensify political jousting over home insurance premiums
If nothing else, the Los Angeles fires underscored the absolutely vital role of a healthy insurance market — not only in protecting the investments that Californians have in their homes and businesses, but as a key component for buying and selling real estate.
Commentary
Can new state regulations resolve California’s existential insurance crisis?
The state's elected insurance commissioner formally unveiled a large chunk of his plan to stem the exodus of insurers from California. Adoption of the plans may result in premium hikes, but maintaining a viable market is vital to the state's economy.
Elections
‘Notoriously slow:’ Lengthy investigations into California politicians leave voters in the dark
A CalMatters analysis shows that California’s campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases, sometimes after politicians have won election or left office.
Economy
Why Ricardo Lara says his plan to fix California’s insurance crisis will work
At a CalMatters event, California’s insurance commissioner says the changes he’s making will help homeowners and business owners. One idea: A state grant for those who spend money to protect their property from wildfires.
Commentary
California commissioner faces criticism as he tries to solve crisis in home insurance coverage
Recent wildfires are causing a shrinking home insurance market in California. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is trying to solve it but faces criticism.
Economy
California pushes insurers to cover more homes in these areas. Is your ZIP included?
California can't legally require insurers to write either residential or commercial property policies. But the state expects insurers to comply with the options unveiled today because they get something they want in return: catastrophe modeling.