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Diversity Press Releases

Press Releases

Below are press releases related to the Insurance Diversity Program. Visit CDI Press Release for all press releases from the California Department of Insurance.

Contact us at diversity@insurance.ca.gov with any inquiries and questions.


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2026

April 15, 2026
Commissioner Lara announces several reappointments to statewide advisory boards


2025

December 10, 2025
Commissioner Lara announces reappointments to the CAARP Advisory Committee, the COIN Advisory Board, and the Insurance Diversity Task Force

October 14, 2025
Powering opportunity and efficiency: Commissioner Lara highlights $6.7 billion economic impact of diverse businesses in insurance industry

June 11, 2025
“Leading by example”: Commissioner Lara welcomes new leadership for Insurance Diversity Task Force

March 7, 2025
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the Insurance Diversity Task Force and the WCIRB Governing Committee


2024

October 8, 2024
Commissioner Lara convenes insurance industry with call to action on increasing diversity

June 11, 2024
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the Insurance Diversity Task Force

March 6, 2024
Commissioner Lara announces multiple appointments to key insurance-related boards and committees

April 19, 2024
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to Curriculum Board and the Insurance Diversity Task Force


2023

November 6, 2023
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CAARP Advisory Committee, the CIGA Board of Governors, and the Insurance Diversity Task Force

October 12, 2023
Setting a new standard: Commissioner Lara launches inaugural Insurance Diversity Index

March 3, 2023
Commissioner Lara appoints new member to California Long Term Care Insurance Task Force and makes reappointments to Curriculum Board and Insurance Diversity Task Force


2022

November 10, 2022
New data shows insurance industry spent $3.1 billion with California diverse businesses

April 29, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara announces statewide board appointments to advance consumer protection mission

March 23, 2022

Insurance Commissioner Lara announces statewide board appointments to advance Department’s consumer protection mission


2021

October 13, 2021
Insurance Commissioner Lara appoints members to statewide boards to drive forward consumer protection goals

October 8, 2021
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara: "Diversity means business" 

February 16, 2021
Commissioner Lara Appoints Members to the Insurance Diversity Task Force and the CLHIGA Board of Directors  

February 11, 2021
Commissioner Lara Thanks Outgoing Leader of Diversity Task Force and Welcomes First LGBTQ+ Chair


2020

December 30, 2020
New 2021 Laws sponsored by Commissioner Lara that protect California insurance consumers ring in the New Year

November 13, 2020
New data shows insurance industry spent $2.1 billion with California diverse businesses

May 13, 2020
Commissioner Lara Appoints Members to Insurance Diversity Task Force

January 2, 2020
2020 brings greater protections for insurance consumers as new laws go into effect


2019

September 6, 2019
Commissioner Lara Appoints Member to Insurance Diversity Task Force 

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