Controversy Surrounding California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's Taxpayer-Funded Travel

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has been criticized for extensive taxpayer-funded travel, including international trips without clear work purposes. He missed important state hearings while attending conferences in Bermuda, Washington, D.C., Florida, and Paris. Lara has faced backlash for insurance companies leaving the state and home insurance policy cancellations due to his refusal to allow rate increases.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's Actions Regarding Fire Victims and State Farm

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara releases list of insurance companies agreeing to give fire victims over 75% of coverage without itemized list of belongings, State Farm not included. State Farm facing scrutiny for dropping policyholders before Palisades Fire and resisting full payouts for personal property coverage. State Farm executive fired for controversial comments on Pacific Palisades homes. Lara urges insurers to pay claims promptly for wildfire survivors.