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]

A champion for access to quality health care and consumer rights, Ricardo has worked on legislation and national programs that improve the quality of life for all Californians. VIEW ALL CHIP IN TO JOIN THE TEAM

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.

Ricardo Lara serves as California’s Insurance Commissioner. Following his eight years of elected service in California’s Assembly and Senate, he made history in 2018 as the first openly gay person to ever be elected to statewide office in California history.

Nov 17, 2024 · Activists say California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's plan to expand fire insurance coverage areas and increase transparency in how rates are set is full of loopholes.

Dec 3, 2024 · Lara's office provided a list of five cases the commissioner has won against insurers for allegedly overcharging consumers since elected in 2018. But we found only two of them resulted in...

19 hours ago · 2025-03-16 - By Ricardo Lara Ricardo Lara is California’s elected insurance commission­er. Home insurance is mandatory for mortgages. Unlike utilities such as PG&E, insurance companies aren’t required to provide coverage. They are allowed to pick and choose who they cover based on the home’s age, condition and especially its proximity to ...

2 days ago · By Ricardo Lara March 14, 2025 The devastation of the Los Angeles fires has led to negotiations over an emergency rate increase between State Farm General and California's insurance commissioner ...

Nov 8, 2022 · Ricardo Lara (Democratic Party) is the California Commissioner of Insurance. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. Lara (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for California Commissioner of Insurance. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

2 days ago · California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara decided Friday to provisionally grant State Farm General's request for a 22% hike in its homeowner insurance rates pending a formal rate hearing next ...