Ricardo Lara (born November 5, 1974 [1]) is an American politician who is currently serving as the 8th Insurance Commissioner of California. Lara was elected during the 2018 election, defeating former California insurance commissioner Steve Poizner. [2]

Sep 19, 2024 · Ricardo Lara says a state grant for homeowners who protect their homes from wildfires is one way to address the California insurance crisis.

Jan 15, 2025 · "Get off your butt and do your job," says former California Insurance Commissioner, Rep. John Garamendi to current Commissioner Ricardo Lara as wildfire damage calls into question the...

Jan 15, 2025 · California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara expanded emergency insurance protections for Southern California homeowners, adding new ZIP Codes to those already under a mandatory...

Jan 17, 2025 · California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara discusses the complex insurance system as homeowners look to rebuild after LA's fires. ... destroyed in the Southern California wildfires near 12,000 ...

Nov 17, 2024 · SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- California's insurance crisis is in chaos, spurring calls for the state's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, to step down if he's unwilling to hold insurers...

Jan 17, 2025 · Commissioner Ricardo Lara added new zip codes to his mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance non-renewals and cancellations. The update now covers residents in the zip codes affected by...

Jan 9, 2025 · California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced an impending action to protect communities affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County following Governor Gavin Newsom’s emergency declaration.

Sep 20, 2024 · Lara discussed his multi-pronged approach to the insurance crisis — with companies decreasing coverage, raising premiums for residential and commercial customers, or leaving the state altogether.

Sep 17, 2024 · Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Monday, impending action to protect homeowners' insurance policies affected by three major wildfires in Southern California.