2019 Press Releases
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December
December 23, 2019
Department of Insurance proposes major course correction on auto insurance group discounts
December 20, 2019
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issues statement on latest Trump attack on women’s health care
December 19, 2019
Department issues revised plan of operation for FAIR Plan in response to Commissioner’s order to modernize coverage for California consumers
December 19, 2019
Commissioner announces more than 1 million homes now have protection from insurance non-renewal
December 11, 2019
Modesto business owner sentenced for workers’ comp fraud
December 10, 2019
Former Orange County agent sentenced in $590,000 fraudulent life insurance and investment scheme
December 9, 2019
Southland bride tied up in fraud scheme through The Knot
December 6, 2019
Department arrests suspects in San Diego organized auto fraud ring in $500,000 Operation Dealer’s Choice
December 5, 2019
Wildfire insurance crisis leads commissioner to call for first-ever statewide non-renewal moratorium
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November 20, 2019
Commissioner Lara issues emergency notice to help expedite insurance claims from California fires
November 14, 2019
Insurance Commissioner Lara approves ninth reduction to workers' compensation average advisory pure premium rates since 2015
November 14, 2019
Growing need for FAIR Plan leads Insurance Commissioner to order increased coverage options
November 7, 2019
Ringleader of family arson crew pleads guilty in $4 million Operation Firebird insurance fraud case
November 5, 2019
Santa Barbara insurance agent arrested after allegedly leaving client uninsured during 2018 mudslides
November 5, 2019
Court issues order to conserve California Insurance Company to protect policyholders
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October 30, 2019
LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
October 24, 2019
LA insurance agent arrested after allegedly stealing $148,000 and leaving a client uninsured
October 24, 2019
Sonoma County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
October 22, 2019
Long Beach insurance agent arrested for identity theft and forgery
October 21, 2019
Rancho Murieta roofer arrested for workers’ comp fraud
October 21, 2019
Department of Insurance denies application for approval of sale of California Insurance Company
October 18, 2019
Insurance Companies Agree to Extend Time for 2017 Wildfire Survivors to Access Additional Living Expense Benefits Past Two-Year Cutoff
October 17, 2019
California consumers to see increased insurance protections as Governor signs important wildfire and long-term care legislation
October 11, 2019
Southern California residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
October 3, 2019
Bay Area man sentenced to two years in prison for $250,000 insurance fraud scheme
October 2, 2019
Commissioner Lara thanks Governor Newsom for signing Department-supported wildfire bills to protect California consumers
October 2, 2019
Historic $41 million payment closes book on decades-long court battle with Mercury Insurance Company
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September 27, 2019
Whittier ex-insurance agent arrested for grand theft and identity theft
September 24, 2019
Yuba City resident convicted and sentenced after committing auto fraud
September 24, 2019
Commissioner Lara Sees “Disturbing” Disparities in Auto Insurance Discounts for Millions of Drivers
September 23, 2019
San Diegan arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud auto insurer
September 20, 2019
Huntington Beach former adjuster gets 180-day jail sentence after stealing over $130,000 from clients
September 19, 2019
Former Orange County agent allegedly steals $590,000 in fraudulent life insurance and investment scheme
September 17, 2019
Advisory - Department Holds Hearing Looking Into How Automobile Insurance Groups Affect Driver Premiums
September 16, 2019
Case Update - Former Southland agent convicted after guilty plea on multiple felony counts
September 6, 2019
Victims of Investment Fraudster Receive Restitution Totaling More than $1.4 Million
September 6, 2019
Commissioner Lara Appoints Members to Insurance Diversity Task Force
September 5, 2019
Three San Jose residents arrested in separate automobile fraud cases
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August 20, 2019
New Data Shows Insurance Is Becoming Harder to Find as a Result of Wildfires
August 16, 2019
Marina del Rey dentist arrested for identity theft in life insurance fraud scheme
August 13, 2019
Commissioner Lara calls on Trump administration to stop attempts to deny needed healthcare to transgender Californians
August 8, 2019
Commissioner Lara Announces Insurance Strike Team During Meetings with County Leaders
August 5, 2019
Commissioner Lara calls on Trump administration to stop undermining health care protections for transgender Californians
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July 18, 2019
Long Beach financial advisor sentenced to over 10 years in state prison after embezzling nearly $1 million
July 12, 2019
San Diego scammers target military personnel in $4.8 million life insurance scheme
July 11, 2019
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to send notice to insurers regarding earthquake insurance misinformation
July 1, 2019
Bay area man pleads guilty to federal charges for $250,000 insurance fraud scheme
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June 21, 2019
Four in custody for alleged involvement in Sacramento organized auto insurance fraud ring
June 20, 2019
Department warns insurers against discriminating over HIV prevention medication
June 10, 2019
Criminal Charges for Dentist Who Fraudulently Billed Insurance Companies Nearly $600,000
June 6, 2019
Sentencing Update -Search for fugitive former insurance agent charged with multiple felonies underway
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May 30, 2019
LA insurance agent charged with grand theft and forgery
May 29, 2019
Commissioner Lara takes action to assist 2017 wildfire survivors facing expiration of living expense payments
May 16, 2019
LA insurance agent allegedly steals over $65,000 from small business owners
May 10, 2019
Commissioner Lara to Hold Hearing Into How Automobile Insurance Groups Affect Driver Premiums
May 9, 2019
Unlicensed insurance agent sentenced to jail time for stealing nearly $30,000 from clients
May 8, 2019
Wildfire insurance losses from November 2018 blazes top $12 billion
May 6, 2019
Pasadena insurance broker allegedly commits identity theft for unearned commissions
May 3, 2019
Statement of Commissioner Lara on Trump Administration Damaging New Health Rule
May 1, 2019
NRA agrees to stop unlawful solicitation of Carry Guard insurance
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April 25, 2019
Southern California insurance agent’s license revoked for illegal action targeting seniors
April 22, 2019
Southland agent arrested in bogus policy scam
April 11, 2019
Elderly Santa Barbara woman target of insurance fraudsters for a decade
April 11, 2019
Insurance Diversity Bill Aims to Promote California’s Woman-, Minority-, LGBT- and Veteran-Owned Businesses
April 10, 2019
West Hollywood insurance producer charged with felony fraud, burglary and grand theft
April 4, 2019
Commissioner Lara reappoints board members for COIN and WCIRB
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March 5, 2019
Photo Release - Department assists wildfires survivors at insurance claims workshops
March 4, 2019
Department of Insurance assists with Russian River flood recovery, urges state homeowners to consider flood insurance
March 4, 2019
Insurance Commissioner Lara Promises Full Support for California Lawsuit Over Women’s Health Funding
| February | Back to Top |
February 28, 2019
Southern California agents charged with embezzlement and theft after allegedly stealing over $60,000 combined
February 22, 2019
Insurance Commissioner Lara Denounces Trump Administration Attack on Women’s Health
February 22, 2019
Unlicensed agent allegedly steals $174,000 in insurance premiums from truck drivers and charter bus companies
February 22, 2019
Insurance agent who allegedly faked insurance to rob small businesses to be arraigned on February 25
February 19, 2019
Commissioner Lara asks Trump Administration to withdraw proposed changes that ‘wreak havoc on the Affordable Care Act’
February 15, 2019
Department issues Cease and Desist Order to protect California employers from unauthorized “self-insured” health plans
February 15, 2019
Inland Empire medical office employees arrested for alleged $540,000 insurance fraud scheme
February 14, 2019
Senator Dodd, Commissioner Lara, Treasurer Ma Launch California Disaster Insurance Bill to Stabilize State Budget Costs from Catastrophic Events
February 13, 2019
LA podiatrist arrested for alleged inflated billing and kickback scheme
February 12, 2019
Commissioner Lara supports Governor Newsom’s call for creative approaches to reduce wildfire risk to our communities
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January 29, 2019
Insurance Commissioner Lara submits testimony to US House of Representatives Committee on protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions
January 28, 2019
Insurance Commissioner reports insured losses from November 2018 wildfires up to $11.4 billion—a 25 percent increase from initial report
January 23, 2019
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara pledges support for transgender troops
January 18, 2019
Commissioner Lara urges insurers to assist California workers affected by federal shutdown
January 17, 2019
Commissioner Lara announces new members of Department of Insurance Executive Team
January 14, 2019
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara responds to PG&E’s intent to file bankruptcy
January 10, 2019
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to Governor Newsom: Department of Insurance Ready to Expedite Health Care Subsidies and Drug Cost Savings
January 7, 2019
Ricardo Lara pledges to confront climate-fueled wildfires, fight fraud, expand health care as next Insurance Commissioner
January 4, 2019
New analysis of climate risk exposure of insurers’ investments released
January 4, 2019
Supreme Court denies review of decision upholding Commissioner’s Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations
January 3, 2019
Commissioner announces COIN impact investments estimated to reach $29 billion
January 3, 2019
Commissioner issues regulations prohibiting gender discrimination in automobile insurance rates
January 2, 2019
Department of Insurance Issues Report on the Impact of Prescription Drug Costs on Health Insurance Premiums
January 2, 2019
$10 million penalty in Wells Fargo case
