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Insurance Commissioner Lara Moves to Safeguard Californians" Financial Future from Future Insurance Crises as Regulation Aims To Protect Consumers from Climate Disasters, Cybersecurity Threats, and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (582+ words) Sierra Sun Times...
U. S. Senator Tina Smith Releases New Report on Solutions to the Home Insurance Crisis
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (497+ words) Sierra Sun Times...
California Assembly Passes John Harabedian's Bill to Establish Science-Based Safety Standards for Homes Post-Wildfires
1+ week, 6+ day ago (428+ words) Sierra Sun Times...
California Governor Newsom Warns Insurance Companies After Major State Enforcement Against State Farm, Says, "People Need Accelerated Relief, And We're Not Going To Sit By While Companies Slow-Walk Claims And Make It Harder For Families To Re
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (442+ words) Survivors" ability to access their insurance coverage is foundational to LA recovery. People need accelerated relief, and we"re not going to sit by while companies slow-walk claims and make it harder for families to rebuild. We"re standing up…...
California Assemblymember John Harabedian Announces Extension of the Insurance Cancellation Moratorium for Wildfire Survivors Passes Assembly Insurance Committee
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (299+ words) April 22, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, CA." On Tuesday, Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) announced that AB 2038, which would provide wildfire survivors greater protections from insurance companies" nonrenewals by extending the period insurance companies must renew existing policies, has passed the Assembly Committee on Insurance....
California Department of Insurance, Consumer Watchdog, and State Farm Reach Settlement Agreement on State Farm's Prior Emergency Interim Rate Request
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) Aftermath of Los Angeles Palisades Fire" "Credit: CAL FIREThree-party agreement now pending formal review by Administrative Law Judge Under California's rate hearing regulations, the Insurance Commissioner is separated from the negotiation and any details of the evidentiary proceeding while it…...
California Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Eliminates Requirement That Elected Insurance Commissioner Approve Increases in Property and Automobile Insurance Rates.
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (462+ words) October 17, 2025 - Sacramento, Calif. " California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph. D. , announced that the proponent of a new initiative was cleared to begin collecting petition signatures on. .. October 17, 2025 - Sacramento, Calif. " California Secretary of State Shirley N Weber, Ph. D. , announced that the…...
Life Insurance Customer Satisfaction Varies Widely Based on Carrier and Distribution Channel, J. D. Power Finds. Mutual of Omaha Ranks Highest in Individual Life Insurance. ..
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (469+ words) Overall customer satisfaction with individual life insurance providers remains steady this year, but that apparent stability masks significant year-over-year swings in customer experience across. .....
J. D. Power Finds Homeowners Insurance Premium Increases Threaten Customer Loyalty, Long-Term Profitability, Amica Ranks Highest in Homeowners and Renters Insurance Segments
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) Amica ranks highest in the homeowners insurance segment, with a score of 705. Chubb (677) ranks second and Erie Insurance (676) ranks third. Amica ranks highest in the renters insurance segment, with. .....
California Insurance Commissioner Takes Legal Action Against FAIR Plan for Denying Smoke Damage Claims
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (181+ words) This enforcement action is part of a broader effort led by Commissioner Lara to strengthen consumer protections through oversight, examination, and enforcement across both traditional insurance carriers and the FAIR Plan. The Department is also conducting a'Market Conduct Examination of…...