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2024 Press Releases
February
February 22, 2024
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara calls for detention facility closure
February 9, 2024
Commissioner Lara unveils first wave of proposed regulatory reforms to help safeguard the integrity of the state’s insurance market
February 6, 2024
West Coast insurance regulators detail ‘hidden cost’ of delaying climate action in first-ever investment stress test
February 5, 2024
Insurance Commissioner Lara alerts consumers throughout the state regarding insurance coverage issues following winter storms
February 2, 2024
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues consumer fraud alert as flood recovery begins in San Diego County
January 31, 2024
North Hills family arraigned in $192,000 auto insurance fraud scheme
January 24, 2024
Home surveillance video leads to 5 arrests for insurance fraud in alleged staged auto collision
January 17, 2024
Department investigators protect California businesses from uninsured subcontractor
2023 Press Releases
December 21, 2023
Commissioner Lara acts to protect Californians’ access to auto insurance
December 13, 2023
Commissioner Lara gives progress report on Sustainable Insurance Strategy at Assembly hearing
November 29, 2023
Man who was former bail agent and Torrance Police Officer sentenced to 27 years in prison for kidnapping and extortion
November 29, 2023
Court delivers win for homeowners in expanding FAIR Plan coverage
November 17, 2023
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the COIN Advisory Board
November 9, 2023
Department takes action to protect consumers from Sacramento bail agent and unlicensed business
November 6, 2023
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CAARP Advisory Committee, the CIGA Board of Governors, and the Insurance Diversity Task Force
November 3, 2023
Encino insurance agent arraigned for grand theft after allegedly leaving client’s business uninsured
October 23, 2023
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara pays tribute to the legacy of environmental champion Cindy Montañez
October 23, 2023
Laguna Beach insurance agent arraigned for allegedly stealing from small business owners
October 12, 2023
Setting a new standard: Commissioner Lara launches inaugural Insurance Diversity Index
October 6, 2023
Orange County business owner and office manager charged in insurance fraud scheme that put employees at risk and denied them wages
October 3, 2023
Statement from Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on the swearing-in of Laphonza Butler to the U.S. Senate
October 2, 2023
Department investigation leads to settlement with app-based auto insurance seller Go Maps and insurer Topa for mishandling claims
September 29, 2023
Commissioner Lara statement on the success of the second catastrophe modeling and insurance workshop
September 29, 2023
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara pays tribute to late Senator Dianne Feinstein: A trailblazing legacy that will continue to inspire
September 22, 2023
California Supreme Court affirms bail regulation promoting jail security and fair competition in the bail industry
September 21, 2023
Commissioner Lara announces Sustainable Insurance Strategy to improve state’s market conditions for consumers
September 19, 2023
Firefighters Can’t Do It Alone – Live Burn Demo Shows Effectiveness of Homeowners Taking Wildfire Mitigation Actions
September 14, 2023
Commissioner Lara orders protections for more than 15,000 Californians following Smith River and Happy Camp Complex fires
September 13, 2023
Commissioner Lara on Next Steps for Sustainability of California Insurance Market
September 5, 2023
Commissioner Lara urges consumers and businesses to review insurance coverage during National Preparedness Month
September 1, 2023
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the Curriculum Board, the CAARP Advisory Committee, and the COIN Advisory Board
August 21, 2023
Commissioner Lara provides insurance information for those affected by Tropical Storm Hilary
August 16, 2023
23 charged in “family and friend” organized auto insurance fraud ring in Santa Clara County
July 26, 2023
Bakersfield husband and wife charged for underreporting over $4 million in employee payroll
July 13, 2023
Former Santa Rosa agent sentenced to prison after stealing from consumers
July 11, 2023
Commissioner Lara issues new, lower workers’ compensation benchmark rate
July 5, 2023
Orange County insurance broker arraigned for allegedly stealing from small business owners
June 29, 2023
Commissioner Lara Commends Governor and State Legislature on Passage of 2023-24 State Budget Bill
June 22, 2023
Insurance Commissioner Lara supports expanding access to federal health programs to DACA recipients
June 16, 2023
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to Curriculum Board and CAARP Advisory Committee
June 2, 2023
Temecula bail agent arrested on charges of falsifying evidence and perjury
May 24, 2023
Yucaipa driver and wife sentenced after YouTube videos of intentional collisions
May 23, 2023
Investigation into misleading wildfire mailers results in ban from industry
May 19, 2023
Man who was former bail agent and Torrance Police Officer found guilty by jury for kidnapping and extortion
May 16, 2023
Former insurance agent sentenced after stealing $220,000 from elderly clients including late art dealer
May 15, 2023
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara statement on the passing of Gloria Molina
May 15, 2023
Insurance Commissioner, State Labor Commissioner return hundreds of thousands in stolen wages to LA workers
May 4, 2023
Assembly unanimously passes insurance accelerator legislation for clean-fuel truck fleets
May 3, 2023
Formerly licensed Orange County agent charged with grand theft and insurance fraud
April 28, 2023
Merced family members arraigned in $2.1 million insurance fraud schemes
April 19, 2023
Investigation into misleading home warranty mailers results in refunds to consumers
April 14, 2023
Commissioner Lara Announces Appointments to the WCIRB Governing Committee
April 13, 2023
Central Valley Workers’ Compensation Fraud Task Force uncovers $1.6 million in unreported employee payroll
April 11, 2023
Escondido landscapers arraigned in workers’ compensation premium fraud scheme
April 10, 2023
Investigators seek additional victims of alleged fraud by former Orange County insurance agent
April 10, 2023
Department-led investigation leads to arraignment of a dozen suspects in disability fraud scheme
April 7, 2023
Commissioner Lara addresses insurance coverage for medication abortion following Texas court ruling
March 30, 2023
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CIGA Board of Governors
March 29, 2023
Commissioner Lara and FAIR Plan reach agreement to increase commercial coverage limit to $20 million
March 28, 2023
Commissioner Lara announces $1.5 million in refunds to homeowners overcharged for wildfire risk
March 23, 2023
YouTube videos of intentional collisions lead to arrests and charges against Yucaipa driver and wife
March 22, 2023
Stockton driver arraigned on 54 felony counts of insurance fraud and assault with a deadly weapon
March 10, 2023
LA business owner and conspirator sentenced in $54 million workers’ compensation insurance scheme
February 9, 2023
Unlicensed Westminster insurance agent sentenced after stealing $140,000 from business owners
February 7, 2023
Commissioner Lara announces online health provider The Pill Club pays $3.2 million over alleged fraudulent claims practices
February 6, 2023
Padilla, Lara Host Forum on Federal Resources Available to Californians Recovering from Natural Disasters
January 19, 2023
Commissioner Lara appoints members to statewide boards driving forward consumer protection mission
January 12, 2023
Former Huntington Beach insurance agent arrested for allegedly stealing over $90,000 from elderly client
January 10, 2023
Insurance Commissioner Lara applauds Governor Newsom’s 2023-24 budget plan for major investments to protect consumers
January 4, 2023
Commissioner Lara alerts Californians about coverage for floods and mudslides caused by wildfires
2022 Press Releases
December 30, 2022
Santa Barbara bail agent arraigned for felony grand theft
December 27, 2022
2023 brings new insurance protections for California consumers
December 21, 2022
Former Delano insurance agent sentenced after embezzling clients’ premium payments
December 9, 2022
LA driver arrested for auto insurance fraud after intentional collision injured victim
December 8, 2022
Former Tustin insurance agent arrested after alleged $100,000 investment scam
December 8, 2022
Former Westlake Village insurance agent sentenced to two years in jail for theft
December 5, 2022
Department of Insurance investigation leads to $23.8 million settlement with Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc.
December 1, 2022
Fullerton insurance agent arraigned after allegedly embezzling over $35,000 in premium payments from clients
November 28, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for Los Angeles area homeowners affected by Route Fire
November 21, 2022
Department of Insurance investigation leads to arraignment of Orange County bail agents
November 17, 2022
Commissioner Lara and UN announce “Sustainable Insurance Roadmap” to combat climate change
November 10, 2022
New data shows insurance industry spent $3.1 billion with California diverse businesses
November 7, 2022
Former Seal Beach insurance agent sentenced for theft from elderly consumer
October 26, 2022
San Jose father and son charged in alleged $12 million workers’ comp scheme
October 17, 2022
Commissioner Lara enforces nation’s first wildfire safety regulation to help drive down cost of insurance
October 14, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara Names Members to Statewide Boards to Drive Forward Consumer Protection Goals
October 11, 2022
Central Valley Workers’ Comp Fraud Task Force uncovers $2.5 million in underreported payroll by Fresno business owners
October 3, 2022
Commissioner Lara’s sponsored bills signed by Governor Newsom will create important consumer protections for Californians
September 29, 2022
For-profit vocational school executives arrested in workers’ compensation fraud scheme
September 27, 2022
California takes crucial step in protecting reproductive rights by closing insurance gap with new grants to cover uninsured
September 26, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for additional homeowners as wildfire emergencies continue in California
September 22, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for over 236,000 homeowners following wildfire emergencies in Northern and Southern California
September 16, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for additional Siskiyou County residents following wildfires
September 9, 2022
California leads world with new heat wave ranking law to protect from deadly effects of climate change
September 7, 2022
Commissioner Lara submits first-in-nation wildfire safety regulation to drive down cost of insurance
August 18, 2022
Commissioner Lara issues PSAs on unlicensed insurance scams and
August 18, 2022
Former Westlake Village insurance agent and accomplice arrested for theft
August 16, 2022
National Health Insurance Company agrees to pay more than $1.9 million over prescription drug practices
August 15, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for Siskiyou County residents following wildfires
August 11, 2022
Alleged ringleader of Inland Empire auto insurance fraud crew arraigned on 39 felony counts
August 10, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara announces statewide appointments to advance consumer protection mission
August 1, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for Mariposa County residents as Oak Fire continues
August 1, 2022
Mercury Insurance illegally steered ‘good drivers’ toward higher-priced policies, Department alleges in major legal action
July 21, 2022
Commissioner Lara acts to protect abortion coverage
July 15, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues workers’ compensation benchmark rate
July 12, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for over 85,000 Central Coast residents
June 30, 2022
Former Bakersfield insurance agent arraigned after allegedly embezzling clients’ insurance premiums
June 24, 2022
Department acts to protect drivers from mishandled claims by app-based auto insurance seller Go Maps and insurer Topa
June 24, 2022
Department answers questions on insurance coverage for abortion
June 24, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara announces appointment to the California Long Term Care Insurance Task Force
June 20, 2022
Former police officers to be arraigned for kidnapping while acting as bounty hunters
June 16, 2022
Porter Ranch limo company owner arraigned for alleged workers’ comp fraud
June 13, 2022
Commissioner Lara applauds passage of 2022-23 State Budget bill by State Legislature
June 8, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara announces appointment to the California Long Term Care Insurance Task Force
June 6, 2022
Former insurance broker arraigned for stealing premium payments from low income individuals
June 3, 2022
Bakersfield couple charged with insurance fraud and arson following joint investigation
June 2, 2022
Palmdale insurance agents allegedly stole identities to gain $125,000 in unearned commissions
June 1, 2022
Commissioner Lara bans insurance companies from limiting access to life-saving screenings and treatment
May 25, 2022
Fraud investigation leads to arrest of Palm Springs insurance agent who allegedly stole from late art dealer
May 2, 2022
Former Lake Forest insurance agent allegedly steals nearly $50,000 from elderly clients
April 29, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara announces statewide board appointments to advance consumer protection mission
April 28, 2022
Former Camarillo insurance agent sentenced for stealing insurance premiums from business owners
April 19, 2022
Former Irvine insurance agent who fled state arraigned for theft and fraud
April 18, 2022
Commissioner Lara holds insurance companies accountable in push for more investment in solutions to fight climate change
April 13, 2022
Former Bakersfield insurance agent arraigned after allegedly stealing clients’ insurance premiums
April 8, 2022
Santa Clarita contractor arraigned for 21 felony counts of forgery, theft, and fraud
April 1, 2022
Department detectives arrest former La Quinta insurance agent for theft and embezzlement
March 23, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara announces statewide board appointments to advance Department’s consumer protection mission
March 22, 2022
Former licensed agent faces felony charges in insurance fraud scheme
March 14, 2022
Commissioner Lara and legislative leaders urge insurance companies to withdraw all financial support for Russian regime
March 10, 2022
Commissioner Lara approves higher commercial coverage limits offered by California FAIR Plan
February 25, 2022
Commissioner Lara announces new regulations to improve wildfire safety and drive down cost of insurance
February 16, 2022
First-in-nation legislation for early warning and ranking of extreme heat waves introduced in California Assembly
February 15, 2022
Rubio bill targets illegal car extended warranty robo-calls and other unlicensed insurance scams
February 14, 2022
Marin County husband and wife sentenced in insurance fraud case totaling nearly $1 million
February 14, 2022
Commissioner Lara and state emergency agencies issue “Safer from Wildfires” framework to protect existing homes and communities
February 11, 2022
Commissioner Lara’s Statement on Latest Court Ruling Providing Win for Consumers over FAIR Plan
February 11, 2022
Oceanside man convicted of defrauding ill brother out of $120,000
February 10, 2022
Department issues 14 Cease and Desist Orders to protect California consumers from unlicensed health coverage
February 8, 2022
Former OC resident sentenced to four years in prison for $1.4 million insurance fraud
January 31, 2022
Fresno auto insurance fraud investigation results in charges for couple
January 27, 2022
Husband and wife business owners charged in $4.5 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme
January 27, 2022
North Hollywood insurance agent arraigned for 13 felony counts in alleged “affinity group” discounts scheme
January 26, 2022
Commissioner Lara voices strong support for AB 1400 to give all Californians access to quality health care
January 25, 2022
Calipatria insurance agent sentenced in burial policy and life insurance scheme
January 21, 2022
Commissioner Lara approves new coverage options for farms and agricultural businesses under state’s FAIR Plan
January 20, 2022
Former Palmdale insurance agent sentenced in theft and embezzlement scheme
January 18, 2022
Cease and Desist Order targets illegal vehicle extended warranty sales and denial of consumers’ claims
January 10, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara commends Governor Newsom’s 2022-23 budget plan for dramatically expanding health care and fighting climate change
January 4, 2022
New insurance laws for 2022 will protect Californians’ health and safety
