The state's top insurance official, Ricardo Lara, has accused the California FAIR Plan of illegally denying wildfire smoke ...

The clash escalates a long-running feud between Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the consumer groups amid a spiraling ...

California's insurance commissioner announced legal action against FAIR Plan for allegedly limiting smoke damage claims.

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is breaking his promise to Californians by guaranteeing rate hikes without guaranteeing more coverage, said Consumer Watchdog today, following his approval of ...

California regulators are going after the FAIR Plan over systematic denials of smoke damage claims, which critics say is ...

Mercury Insurance, Allstate, and CSAA are among the first companies planning to expand their offerings. More insurers are ...

This move, aimed at stabilizing the insurance market in high-risk areas over the long run, could possibly lead to higher ...

The California Department of Insurance oversees the FAIR Plan to ensure compliance with state law and fair treatment of policyholders. Violations cited in the legal action include misrepresenting ...

A new policy lets insurers account for climate change in determining risk and setting premiums. "A big step forward," one researcher said.

Key approvals underway at the California Department of Insurance will clear the way for major insurers to request rate hikes.

Mercury Insurance, a provider of property and casualty insurance, is preparing a homeowners insurance rate filing using the California Department of ...