2022 Press Releases
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December 30, 2022
Santa Barbara bail agent arraigned for felony grand theft
December 27, 2022
2023 brings new insurance protections for California consumers
December 21, 2022
Former Delano insurance agent sentenced after embezzling clients’ premium payments
December 9, 2022
LA driver arrested for auto insurance fraud after intentional collision injured victim
December 8, 2022
Former Tustin insurance agent arrested after alleged $100,000 investment scam
December 8, 2022
Former Westlake Village insurance agent sentenced to two years in jail for theft
December 5, 2022
Department of Insurance investigation leads to $23.8 million settlement with Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc.
December 1, 2022
Fullerton insurance agent arraigned after allegedly embezzling over $35,000 in premium payments from clients
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November 28, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for Los Angeles area homeowners affected by Route Fire
November 21, 2022
Department of Insurance investigation leads to arraignment of Orange County bail agents
November 17, 2022
Commissioner Lara and UN announce “Sustainable Insurance Roadmap” to combat climate change
November 10, 2022
New data shows insurance industry spent $3.1 billion with California diverse businesses
November 7, 2022
Former Seal Beach insurance agent sentenced for theft from elderly consumer
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October 26, 2022
San Jose father and son charged in alleged $12 million workers’ comp scheme
October 17, 2022
Commissioner Lara enforces nation’s first wildfire safety regulation to help drive down cost of insurance
October 14, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara Names Members to Statewide Boards to Drive Forward Consumer Protection Goals
October 11, 2022
Central Valley Workers’ Comp Fraud Task Force uncovers $2.5 million in underreported payroll by Fresno business owners
October 7, 2022
Bounty hunters working without legal authority arrested on multiple felony counts of kidnapping, false imprisonment and residential burglary
October 3, 2022
Commissioner Lara’s sponsored bills signed by Governor Newsom will create important consumer protections for Californians
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September 29, 2022
For-profit vocational school executives arrested in workers’ compensation fraud scheme
September 27, 2022
California takes crucial step in protecting reproductive rights by closing insurance gap with new grants to cover uninsured
September 26, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for additional homeowners as wildfire emergencies continue in California
September 22, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for over 236,000 homeowners following wildfire emergencies in Northern and Southern California
September 16, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for additional Siskiyou County residents following wildfires
September 9, 2022
California leads world with new heat wave ranking law to protect from deadly effects of climate change
September 7, 2022
Commissioner Lara submits first-in-nation wildfire safety regulation to drive down cost of insurance
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August 18, 2022
Commissioner Lara issues PSAs on unlicensed insurance scams and
August 18, 2022
Former Westlake Village insurance agent and accomplice arrested for theft
August 16, 2022
National Health Insurance Company agrees to pay more than $1.9 million over prescription drug practices
August 15, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for Siskiyou County residents following wildfires
August 11, 2022
Alleged ringleader of Inland Empire auto insurance fraud crew arraigned on 39 felony counts
August 10, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara announces statewide appointments to advance consumer protection mission
August 4, 2022
Surveillance and social media posts lead to felony arraignment of San Bernardino mechanic accused of workers’ compensation fraud
August 1, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for Mariposa County residents as Oak Fire continues
August 1, 2022
Mercury Insurance illegally steered ‘good drivers’ toward higher-priced policies, Department alleges in major legal action
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July 21, 2022
Commissioner Lara acts to protect abortion coverage
July 15, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues workers’ compensation benchmark rate
July 12, 2022
Commissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for over 85,000 Central Coast residents
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June 30, 2022
Former Bakersfield insurance agent arraigned after allegedly embezzling clients’ insurance premiums
June 30, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara takes action to stop bias and discriminatory use of consumer data by insurance companies
June 24, 2022
Department acts to protect drivers from mishandled claims by app-based auto insurance seller Go Maps and insurer Topa
June 24, 2022
Department answers questions on insurance coverage for abortion
June 24, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara announces appointment to the California Long Term Care Insurance Task Force
June 20, 2022
Former police officers to be arraigned for kidnapping while acting as bounty hunters
June 20, 2022
Legislation co-sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ends unfair discrimination in California’s HIV statutes
June 16, 2022
Porter Ranch limo company owner arraigned for alleged workers’ comp fraud
June 13, 2022
Commissioner Lara applauds passage of 2022-23 State Budget bill by State Legislature
June 8, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara announces appointment to the California Long Term Care Insurance Task Force
June 6, 2022
Former insurance broker arraigned for stealing premium payments from low income individuals
June 3, 2022
Bakersfield couple charged with insurance fraud and arson following joint investigation
June 2, 2022
Palmdale insurance agents allegedly stole identities to gain $125,000 in unearned commissions
June 1, 2022
Commissioner Lara bans insurance companies from limiting access to life-saving screenings and treatment
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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 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
