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Commissioner Lara advances major consumer protection package to Governor's desk
California is moving forward with a significant consumer protection package that includes 10 new bills aimed at improving insurance for residents. These changes will help people recover faster from disasters, hold insurance companies accountable, protect consumer privacy, and make healthcare more ac...
Commissioner Lara’s landmark transparency and accountability reforms now in effect, strengthening consumer protections in insurance rate reviews
California's insurance rate review process has been updated to improve transparency and protect consumers. These changes affect everyone involved in insurance, especially policyholders, by making it easier to access information about rate changes and the costs associated with them. The new rules req...
Governor Hochul Announces New Nation-Leading Regulation to Establish Comprehensive Consumer Protections For Buy Now, Pay Later Loans
Governor Hochul has introduced new rules to protect consumers who use Buy Now, Pay Later loans. This regulation aims to ensure that borrowers have clear information about their loans and can make informed decisions. Insurance agents should be aware of these changes as they may impact clients who use...
National Meeting NewsNAIC Spring National Meeting to Advance Modernization, Resilience, and Consumer ProtectionMar. 20, 2026
From March 22 to 25, 2026, state insurance regulators will meet in San Diego for the NAIC Spring National Meeting. This gathering will focus on important issues affecting consumers and the insurance market, including improving investment frameworks, enhancing data analysis, and addressing risks from...
TDI announces new deputy commissioner of Consumer Protection Division
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has appointed Matthew Tapp as the new deputy commissioner of the Consumer Protection Division. This division is responsible for helping Texans with insurance questions and complaints, overseeing the licensing of agents and adjusters, and managing disaster resp...