Little Hoover Committee Investigates California’s Homeowners Insurance Crisis

By Alex Cesta On June 6, 2024, the Little Hoover Commission held a roundtable discussion to continue its investigation into the growing crisis of homeowners insurance availability in California. Experts from state agencies, insurance industry representatives, and consumer advocacy groups Continue reading

California Department of Insurance Invites Public Comment for Largest Insurance Reform in 30 Years

By Alexander Cesta On June 12, 2024, the California Department of Insurance (DOI) released an updated draft regulation to adopt section 2644.4.8 to Title 10 of the CCR — its latest action pursuant to Governor Newsom’s executive order directing DOI Continue reading

Commissioner Lara Announces “Sustainable Insurance Strategy” Drawing Strong Opposition from Consumer Advocacy Groups

By Alexandra Harten On September 21, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-13-23 directing the Insurance Commissioner “to take prompt regulatory action to strengthen and stabilize California’s marketplace for homeowners insurance and commercial property insurance, and to consider whether the Continue reading