Insurance commissioner proposes controversial changes to landmark insurance law

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has proposed stricter funding rules for consumer groups that challenge insurer rate hikes under California's landmark Proposition 103.

Ricardo Lara proposes insurance rule that critics call ‘revenge’

California’s insurance commissioner has sparred with Consumer Watchdog, which says his proposed rule is retaliatory.

After insurance pullback, advocates demand a 'bill of rights' for California policyholders

A leading consumer group is proposing a policyholder rights initiative that would require insurers to offer coverage to California homeowners who fireproof their homes — or lose the right to sell home or auto insurance in the state for five years.

Lara proposal targets a beleaguered Consumer Watchdog - Capitol Weekly

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Friday proposed regulations that seek to strike at a financial model employed by Consumer Watchdog, the crusading consumer advocacy organization that has long faced criticism over money it makes by intervening in insurance rate-setting proceedings.

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