2022 Press Releases
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May 25, 2022
Fraud investigation leads to arrest of Palm Springs insurance agent who allegedly stole from late art dealer
May 17, 2022
Joint investigation leads to arraignment of El Dorado County business owners for insurance fraud
May 2, 2022
Former Lake Forest insurance agent allegedly steals nearly $50,000 from elderly clients
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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 8, 2022
U.S. insurance commissioners endorse internationally-recognized climate risk disclosure standard for insurance companies
April 1, 2022
Department detectives arrest former La Quinta insurance agent for theft and embezzlement
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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
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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
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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
