FAIR Plan – California Globe

How the California FAIR Plan Turned into a Great Pumpkin Nightmare

October 30, 2025 1:32 pmOctober 30, 2025 1:32 pm

The Great Pumpkin’s annual ascent from the sincerest patch is always a spectacle—but the 2025 vintage comes with a non-festive twist: a 35.8% spike in “ride” fares, leaving homeowners clutching their candy bags and wailing, “I got a rock!” (And...

Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil calls on Insurance Commissioner to Reject FAIR Plan Rate Hike

October 20, 2025 4:34 pmOctober 20, 2025 4:36 pm

Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) is calling on Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to reject the proposed 35.8% rate hike by the California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan. While California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has enjoyed a full travel schedule...

48 Global Trips for CA Insurance Commish Ricardo Lara as Insurance Carriers Were Leaving California

October 2, 2025 5:03 pmOctober 4, 2025 7:29 am

Where’s Ricardo? He’s not in his office, that’s for sure. California’s elusive Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has built up a lot of frequent flyer miles while California homeowners have been getting hit with massive spikes in insurance premiums, or getting...

California’s Homeowners’ Insurance Market Is Broken; Here’s How to Repair It

June 19, 2025 2:33 pmJune 19, 2025 2:33 pm

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recently stated that “we are in a statewide insurance crisis, affecting millions of Californians.” In the last few years, major insurance companies like State Farm General have restricted new business in California and have failed to renew thousands...

California Bills to hold ‘Big Oil’ Responsible for Disasters Sponsored by Notorious Leftist Groups

June 7, 2025 2:55 amJune 9, 2025 9:01 pm

California Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced a bill in February to hold “Big Oil” responsible for natural disasters in California. Senator Wiener is blaming the oil and gas industry for natural disasters – disasters that should have been mitigated...

Sen. Wiener Bill to hold ‘Big Oil’ Responsible for California’s Natural Disasters Killed

April 10, 2025 7:00 amApril 10, 2025 7:02 am

California Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced a bill in February to hold “Big Oil” responsible for natural disasters in California. You read that right – Senator Wiener is blaming the oil and gas industry for natural disasters, or disasters...

European Vacations for CA Insurance Commish Ricardo Lara as Insurance Carriers Were Pulling Out of California

March 26, 2025 11:29 amMarch 26, 2025 11:29 am

At least 7 of the largest insurance carriers have pulled out of California entirely or are restricting policies. And California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has largely been a ghost, avoiding media and oversight from the Legislature. It appears that is...