California Insurance Commissioner, Steve Poizner

Commissioner Poizner and Department of Managed Health Care's Director, Cindy Ehnes, take historic action against PacifiCare/Unitedhealth for poor claims handling practices. Also appearing at the press conference is Santiago Munoz, Associate Vice President, Clinical Services Development and Dr. Timothy Berger, MD Professor of Clinical Dermatology of the University of California, San Francisco. More than $1 million for providers and consumers recovered, millions of dollars in additional penalties sought, permanent cure of broken claim handling systems from PacifiCare.

Commissioner Poizner celebrates the holidays early with the gift of affordable auto insurance for low-income California drivers. The Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program is active in all 58 counties in California. "The expansion of this program to the entire state was one of my top priorities when I became Insurance Commissioner," said Poizner. "Many drivers simply cannot afford insurance, but driving without insurance is illegal and puts all motorists at risk. The expansion of this program means the eligible drivers throughout California will now have an affordable insurance option. This program will better enable Californians to comply with the law and protect all motorists from potential losses."

Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner with Susan Kennedy, Governor's Chief of Staff, and Governor Schwarzenegger discussing CDI's responsibilities and relief efforts in the wildfires.

Commissioner Poizner with State Officials and lawmakers at the Office of Emergency Services discussing relief efforts for the victims of the Southern California wildfires in October 2007.

State Officials view area maps of the Southern California wildfires.