Los Angeles, CA – A new state wildfire protection framework released this week is an empty promise for homeowners if the Insurance Commissioner does not...
Los Angeles, CA — The California Supreme Court has refused to review a lower court ruling that stripped the Insurance Commissioner of critical powers granted...
By Lyle Adriano, INSURANCE BUSINESS AMERICA February 14, 2022 https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/state-farm-100-million-refund–supreme-court-issues-ruling-325368.aspx The Supreme Court of California has ruled that State Farm does not have to refund homeowners $100...
By Bob Egelko, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE February 9, 2022 https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/State-Farm-doesn-t-have-to-refund-100-million-16846195.php State Farm Insurance will not have to refund $100 million to homeowners after the state...
By Sam Mellins, THE DAILY POSTER February 7, 2022 https://www.dailyposter.com/what-if-i-cant-insure-my-home-at-all/ Major insurance companies are choosing to protect the fossil fuel industry while abandoning homeowners whose...
Los Angeles, CA – Consumer Watchdog joined 39 other public interest organizations in comments calling on the Federal Insurance Office to spotlight how the insurance industry...
Los Angeles, CA – Consumer groups said a regulation proposed by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to require discounts for homeowners who take home-hardening steps to...
By Jeannie Nguyen, ASSOCIATED PRESS September 24, 2021 https://apnews.com/article/business-fires-environment-and-nature-crime-california-a91f9697708a75fab39caf5a340c9fbf REDDING, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes in...
Los Angeles, CA — A group convened by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to investigate insurance-related climate change solutions is recommending he let insurance companies insert secret...
By Lyle Adriano, INSURANCE BUSINESS AMERICA March 23, 2021 https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/california-supreme-court-rules-insurers-are-not-immune-to-lawsuits-over-excessive-insurance-costs-250183.aspx The California Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies cannot avoid lawsuits filed by consumers...