2020 Press Releases
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December
December 31, 2020
Commissioner Lara Releases Final ZIP Codes Protected from Non-Renewals for 2020 Wildfires
December 30, 2020
New 2021 laws sponsored by Commissioner Lara that protect California insurance consumers ring in the New Year
December 30, 2020
Commissioner Lara takes proactive step to ensure transgender youth have access to gender-affirming medical care for gender dysphoria
December 28, 2020
Sacramento cleaning company owner charged in nearly $700,000 insurance fraud scheme
December 23, 2020
Eleven state insurance commissioners provide ACA policy recommendations to President-elect Biden
December 18, 2020
Department arrests mother and daughter in $210,000 Operation Double Trouble disability insurance fraud scheme
December 9, 2020
Commissioner Lara acts to enforce recently signed landmark state mental health and substance use parity law
December 9, 2020
Bay Area Woman Guilty of Identity Theft After Being Caught Using Stolen State Visa Card
December 4, 2020
Newport Beach attorney arrested for $310,000 insurance fraud scheme
December 3, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara protects nearly 347,000 Los Angeles County policyholders affected by Bobcat Fire from policy non-renewal for one year
December 2, 2020
Commissioner Lara answers questions about new report on extreme heat and insurance from UC Berkeley Law School
December 2, 2020
Simi Valley roof company owner arraigned in $4 million workers’ comp fraud scheme
December 1, 2020
Fresno woman arraigned on felony counts of arson and insurance fraud
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November 25, 2020
Orange County insurance agents arrested in $4 million securities fraud scheme
November 25, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara approves workers' compensation average advisory pure premium rates
November 24, 2020
U.S. Insurance Departments Report Progress Toward Consistent Global Standards for Measuring Growing Climate Risks
November 23, 2020
Former Santa Ana insurance agent arrested in $1.1 million securities fraud scheme
November 20, 2020
Porter Ranch bail agent charged after allegedly stealing over $53,000 meant for consumers’ bonds
November 20, 2020
Fontana electrician arraigned in $63,000 workers’ compensation insurance scheme
November 18, 2020
North Hills unlicensed broker convicted again for insurance fraud
November 17, 2020
Sacramento area co-workers charged for insurance fraud and arson in $30,000 scheme
November 13, 2020
Fullerton couple charged with insurance fraud after four-car collision
November 13, 2020
New data shows insurance industry spent $2.1 billion with California diverse businesses—an increase in supporting diverse suppliers for eight years in a row
November 12, 2020
Anderson parolee arrested for insurance fraud after fleeing scene of crash
November 12, 2020
Commissioner Lara Urges Insurance Companies to Take PG&E Bankruptcy Settlement into Account for Wildfire Survivors Still Facing Rebuilding Delays
November 10, 2020
Canoga Park man arraigned for workers’ comp insurance fraud
November 6, 2020
Task force arrests Escondido man for insurance fraud and reporting a false vehicle theft
November 5, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara Protects More Than 2 Million Policyholders Affected by Wildfires from Policy Non-Renewal for One Year
November 2, 2020
Northridge wife arraigned for alleged insurance fraud following husband's high-speed pursuit
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October 30, 2020
Janitorial company owner arraigned in $2.5 million insurance fraud case
October 29, 2020
Ontario street racer charged with auto insurance fraud and grand theft
October 28, 2020
LA claims adjuster and chiropractor co-conspirator arrested in $1.6 million Operation Lien on Me
October 23, 2020
Three arrested in Newberry Springs towing company’s alleged insurance fraud scheme
October 23, 2020
Commissioner Lara urges California homeowners to consider flood insurance during Flood Preparedness Week
October 21, 2020
San Diego dentist sentenced in nearly $900,000 fraudulent billings scheme
October 20, 2020
Daly City electrician sentenced for workers’ compensation insurance fraud
October 20, 2020
Commissioner Lara puts focus on solutions to protect consumers and a competitive market in first-ever investigatory hearing on wildfire insurance
October 19, 2020
Bakersfield woman charged with 127 felony counts of insurance fraud and grand theft
October 19, 2020
Sacramento trucking company owners charged in alleged $450,000 workers’ compensation fraud scheme
October 16, 2020
Department of Insurance issues Cease and Desist order against unlicensed Lake Forest agent
October 13, 2020
Oxnard insurance agent and unlicensed employee arraigned for alleged fraud
October 12, 2020
Department issues amended Cease and Desist Order to protect over 1,000 Californians from illegal extended vehicle warranties
October 7, 2020
Commissioner Lara takes action to ease financial burden for health insurance consumers and businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
October 6, 2020
Bakersfield health care biller charged for alleged insurance fraud
October 2, 2020
Commissioner Lara Announces New Appointments
October 2, 2020
Commissioner Lara urges insurance companies to cover wildfire property losses without requiring a home inventory
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September 29, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues statement on Governor Newsom's pledge to mitigate wildfire risks
September 29, 2020
Lamont nursery worker arraigned for alleged insurance fraud
September 24, 2020
Merced insurance agent arraigned for alleged financial elder abuse
September 23, 2020
Redding forestry technician arraigned for alleged workers’ comp fraud scheme
September 21, 2020
Sanger farm worker arraigned for alleged disability benefits insurance fraud scheme
September 16, 2020
Commissioner Lara takes action to protect consumers, stabilize insurance market following wildfires
September 15, 2020
Three suspects at large in Sacramento-area auto fraud scheme
September 14, 2020
Merced agriculture company owner and daughter arraigned for $2.5 million insurance fraud scheme
September 4, 2020
Ladera Ranch self-storage management company fined $250,000
September 3, 2020
Commissioner Lara urges insurance companies to cover reimbursement costs for those displaced during wildfires
September 2, 2020
Bakersfield driver charged for alleged insurance fraud after an auto collision
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August 28, 2020
Department issues Cease and Desist Order to protect Orange County consumers from illegal extended warranties sales
August 26, 2020
Commissioner Lara issues emergency notice to expedite insurance claims and help survivors of California fires
August 25, 2020
Fresno organized ring charged with auto insurance fraud and forgery
August 24, 2020
Former Westlake Village insurance agent arraigned in $55,000 senior insurance scam
August 24, 2020
Department of Insurance launches remote licensing exams that will help increase employment opportunities
August 21, 2020
Commissioner Lara directs health insurers to guarantee health care access during wildfire emergencies and mail-order prescription drug delays
August 21, 2020
Former North Hills insurance agents charged for allegedly stealing clients’ insurance premiums
August 20, 2020
Wildfire evacuees may be eligible for cost reimbursement from their insurance company
August 13, 2020
Commissioner Lara named Co-Chair of National Climate & Resiliency Task Force
August 11, 2020
Atwater construction worker arraigned for workers’ comp insurance fraud
August 6, 2020
California Department of Insurance fraud lawsuit results in reforms of HUMIRA marketing and $24 million payment by drugmaker AbbVie
August 5, 2020
Bakersfield dental office employee arrested for failing to pay restitution in $46,000 insurance fraud scheme
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July 31, 2020
East Bay woman pleads guilty to workers’ compensation insurance fraud and identity theft
July 23, 2020
Poway conman sentenced to 12 years in prison for $7 million Ponzi scheme targeting seniors
July 14, 2020
Commissioner Lara launches first-ever database of green insurance products
July 10, 2020
Sacramento Bee oped opposing AB 2167 from Commissioner Lara and Consumer Federation of California
July 8, 2020
Statement of Commissioner Lara on Supreme Court decision denying contraception coverage
July 8, 2020
Second Bakersfield dental assistant charged for insurance fraud and theft
July 2, 2020
Central Valley alleged fraudster arraigned for $50,000 insurance scheme
July 1, 2020
Bakersfield repeat offender arraigned for insurance fraud and grand theft
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June 30, 2020
Department of Insurance updates auto premium comparisons with gender-neutral rates
June 26, 2020
Statement of Commissioner Lara on Trump Administration’s Supreme Court brief to destroy the Affordable Care Act
June 25, 2020
Bakersfield dental assistant arraigned for insurance fraud and theft
June 25, 2020
Commissioner Lara’s actions lead to more than $1.2 billion in premium savings for California drivers due to COVID-19 pandemic
June 18, 2020
Additional arrest warrants issued in $60 million sober living home fraud scheme
June 18, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court upholding DACA program
June 17, 2020
Commissioner Lara Appoints New Members to Curriculum Board and California Insurance Guarantee Association Board
June 15, 2020
Commissioner Lara Issues Notice to Health Insurers on LGBTQ+ Health Protections in California Law
June 12, 2020
Statement of Commissioner Lara on Trump Administration reversing LGBTQ health protections
June 3, 2020
Department issues Cease and Desist order against unlicensed van rental company and its owners
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May 27, 2020
Hacienda Heights unlicensed insurance agent allegedly steals half a million dollars in clients’ premiums
May 15, 2020
Commissioner Lara expands order for insurance companies to partially refund premiums amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
May 13, 2020
Commissioner Lara Appoints Members to Insurance Diversity Task Force
May 4, 2020
Department issues Cease and Desist Order to protect Californians from illegal extended warranties sales
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April 24, 2020
Commissioner Lara Appoints Members to Advisory Boards and Committees to Protect California Policyholders
April 14, 2020
Commissioner Lara requires insurance companies to fairly investigate all business interruption claims caused by COVID-19
April 13, 2020
Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Companies to Refund Premiums to Drivers and Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency
April 10, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara extends auto insurance coverage to delivery drivers for California’s essential businesses
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March 30, 2020
Commissioner Lara directs health insurance companies to provide increased telehealth access during COVID-19 emergency
March 27, 2020
Statement by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Federal Supplemental Stimulus Bill
March 26, 2020
Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Data on Business Interruption Coverage to Assist California Small Businesses
March 20, 2020
Commissioner Lara Urges Uninsured Californians to Obtain Insurance to Protect Their Health
March 18, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara Calls for 60-Day Insurance Premium Grace Period Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
March 18, 2020
Poway conman convicted in $6 million Ponzi scheme
March 16, 2020
Suspect extradited from Poland in $2.6 million organized fraud ring
March 5, 2020
Governor Newsom and Commissioner Lara Waive Consumer Cost-Sharing for COVID-19 Testing
March 4, 2020
San Diegan charged for alleged insurance fraud after hit-and-run
March 4, 2020
Trump Administration Proposed Rules Threaten Stability of Health Insurance Markets
March 3, 2020
Trump Lawsuit Puts Our Health Care at Risk – When We Need It Most
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February 27, 2020
Operation Car Seats snares family-run ring for alleged auto insurance fraud involving high-end child seats
February 26, 2020
Fresno father and son charged with auto insurance fraud
February 21, 2020
Contra Costa undercover sting brings felony insurance fraud charges in auto body repair shops bust
February 19, 2020
Statement of Commissioner Lara on Governor Newsom’s State of the State Address
February 18, 2020
Renew California Bill Would Create an Insurance Guarantee to Harden Homes Against Wildfire
February 13, 2020
La Mesa IHOP cook arrested for workers’ compensation fraud
February 12, 2020
Statement of Commissioner Lara on California Senate Action Plan to Combat Wildfires and Climate Change
February 11, 2020
Equal Insurance HIV Act announced to end discrimination against HIV-positive Californians for life and disability income insurance
February 5, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues statement on Governor’s clemency initiative
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January 28, 2020
Two arrested in $20 million workers’ compensation insurance fraud and kickback scheme
January 27, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court public charge ruling
January 24, 2020
Commissioner Lara clears career obstacles for licensing individuals with cannabis-related convictions following Proposition 64
January 22, 2020
Redding resident arrested for alleged insurance fraud after Carr Fire
January 17, 2020
$3.2 Million Sober Living Home Fraud Scheme Shut Down
January 10, 2020
Insurance agent sentenced for stealing $174,000 in insurance premiums from truck drivers and charter bus companies
January 10, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues statement on Governor’s 2020 budget
January 10, 2020
San Diego task force arrests fugitive who fled the country following alleged auto insurance fraud
January 9, 2020
Commissioner Lara Appoints Members to the Curriculum Board and the CIGA Board of Governors
January 8, 2020
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues statement following guilty plea of rehab center owner in $175 million fraud case
January 2, 2020
2020 brings greater protections for insurance consumers as new laws sponsored by Commissioner Ricardo Lara go into effect
January 2, 2020
Long Beach insurance agent arrested after allegedly stealing thousands and leaving client’s business uninsured
