Ben Allen
Coverage of Ben Allen in the Nexus archive.
- California insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. Allen
Two Democrats, Jane Kim and Ben Allen, will compete in California's November insurance commissioner election. They will replace Ricardo Lara, who has served two terms, amid challenges like wildfire risks, insurance affordability, and claims delays.
- Who will be California's next insurance commissioner? See primary race results
Ballots are still being counted in California's insurance commissioner primary, with Jane Kim (Democratic former San Francisco City Supervisor) leading at 23.65%, followed by Ben Allen (Democratic state Sen.) at 19.19%, and Republican Stacy Korsgaden at 17.53%. The next commissioner will replace term-limited Ricardo Lara and address a state insurance crisis with rising premiums and coverage losses.
- California Insurance Commissioner: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters
California's insurance commissioner race in the June 2 primary focuses on addressing the state's struggling insurance market, driven by wildfire risks and insurer retreats. Key candidates include Ben Allen (Democratic), Steven Craig Bradford (Democratic), Merritt Farren (Republican), Robert Howell (Republican), and Jane Kim (Democratic), each proposing solutions like public-private partnerships, wildfire risk backstops, and consumer advocacy.