Doug Heller

Doug Heller discusses the ethics issues around mixing gifts and politics

Doug Heller discusses the ethics issues around mixing gifts and politics

The Benefits Of The New Financial Overhaul

Consumer Watchdog's Doug Heller discusses the potential benefits of the newly signed into law financial regulation and overhaul.

The Benefits Of The New Financial Overhaul

Consumer Watchdog's Doug Heller discusses the potential benefits of the newly signed into law financial regulation and overhaul.

Cutting Edge or “Creepy?” Whitman Used New Technology to Make “Personalized” Robocalls to CA Voters

California GOP gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has already shown she has the deepest pockets of any politician in America, with moves like…

Doug Heller criticizes auto insurers for hiding behind legal jargon in order to deny claims

Consumer Watchdog: New Prop. 17 Ad Deceptive

The Mercury Insurance Company’s ballot initiative, Proposition 17, officially began its air campaign Tuesday with a statewide 30-second TV spot, and it’s…

Uncertain Future For Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is considering whether to extend the state’s low-cost auto insurance program, which offers bare-bones coverage to motorists who would…

Commissioner Poizner Announces Lawsuit To Block Governor’s Sale of State Workers Compensation Insurance Fund’s Assets

Santa Monica, CA -- Consumer Watchdog’s Executive Director Douglas Heller issued the following statement about Insurance Commissioner Poizner’s announced suit to block…

FPPC Chief Questions Trips Supported By Polluters

The chairman of California's Fair Political Practices Commission, Ross Johnson, said widespread overseas travel by top state climate and energy officials on…

Sacramento: Insurer refunds, HMO premium regulation, recission bills face test

Today, Consumer Watchdog will be in Sacramento to stop Mercury Insurance's latest assault on insurance reform Proposition 103 -- legislation that precludes…

State Insurance Commissioner Announces AAA So Cal Rate Cut

The state insurance commissioner has announced a rate reduction for drivers covered by AAA of Southern California. Commissioner Steve Poizner says the…

Flurry of Interest Over Allstate Posted Papers

Critics look for keys to what they deem unfair policy pricing Insurance industry watchdog Doug Heller was at a birthday party for…

Clout vs. outrage in California’s insurance wars

Capitol Weekly (California) The Legislature also needs to examine itself. As soon as a member is appointed to one of the insurance…

Clout vs. outrage in California’s insurance wars

Capitol Weekly (California) The Legislature also needs to examine itself. As soon as a member is appointed to one of the insurance…

Schwarzenegger’s Homeowners Insurance Tax- A Dumb Idea

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Lawmakers rake in end-of-session cash

Ventura County Star FTCR is promoting Proposition 89 on the Nov. 7 ballot, an initiative sponsored by the California Nurses Association that…

How to Shop for Insurance

ABC TV-12 (Flint, Michigan) "Just because they're a big name doesn't mean that they'll be a 'good neighbor' or that you'll be…

Will Homeowner’s Insurance Pay for Katrina Damage?

A consumer advocate warns that insurance companies may try to opt out of paying for Katrina damage.CNN-TV "AMERICAN MORNING" SHOW DOUG HELLER…