California Department of Insurance
Coverage of California Department of Insurance in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 4 Southern California drivers accused in staged crash scheme targeting innocent motorists
Four Southern California residents were arraigned for allegedly staging collisions to target innocent motorists, resulting in fraudulent insurance claims totaling tens of thousands of dollars. The California Department of Insurance identified the defendants, including Jhoiner Rodriguez Celis and Melissa Cervantes De La Torre.
- California accuses State Farm of delaying and underpaying wildfire claims
The California Department of Insurance accuses State Farm of delaying and underpaying claims related to last year's wildfires. State Farm is the nation's largest home insurance company. The accusations include denying claims in addition to delays and underpayment.
- State Farm faces millions in fines for handling of Los Angeles wildfire claims
The California Department of Insurance is seeking millions of dollars in fines from State Farm for its handling of Los Angeles wildfire claims. This penalty is the department's largest pursued after a disaster this century. State Farm faces significant financial consequences for its actions.
- State Farm faces millions in fines for handling of LA wildfire claims
The California Department of Insurance is seeking millions of dollars in fines from State Farm for its handling of LA wildfire claims. This penalty is the department's largest pursued after a disaster this century. The fines are related to State Farm's claims handling process.
- Regulators seek to suspend State Farm's license, citing widespread mishandling of L.A. wildfire claims
The California Department of Insurance is seeking to suspend State Farm's license due to widespread mishandling of Los Angeles wildfire claims and fine them millions of dollars. This action is a result of alleged improper handling of insurance claims. The department's decision may have significant implications for State Farm and its policyholders.
- Regulators seek to suspend State Farm's license, citing widespread mishandling of L.A. wildfire claims
The California Department of Insurance is seeking to suspend State Farm's license due to widespread mishandling of Los Angeles wildfire claims and fine them millions of dollars. This action is a result of alleged improper handling of insurance claims. The department's decision may have significant financial implications for State Farm.
- California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3
Three individuals were sentenced for an insurance fraud scam involving the use of bear costumes to stage luxury car thefts in California. The California Department of Insurance provided evidence including an image of the alleged bear costume used in the scheme.
- Three people sentenced to jail for bear-suit insurance scam in California
Three individuals in Los Angeles were sentenced to jail for an insurance fraud scheme involving staged bear attacks on high-end vehicles using a person in a bear suit. The California Department of Insurance investigated and uncovered the scam.