Economy Proposal would allow drivers to trade personal data for potentially lower insurance rates AB 311 would change California insurance law by allowing drivers to be tracked through telematics, which transmits data to insurers. July 8, 2026
Economy Uber passed an insurance law in California. It did not disclose key info, a lawmaker says Law reduces Uber’s insurance liability, but a consumer advocacy group — and one lawmaker — say the company didn’t disclose it largely insures itself. June 24, 2026
Economy California insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. Allen Two Democrats will compete in November to regulate the insurance market amid increasing climate change risks, aftermath of the L.A. fires. June 9, 2026
Politics California chooses its next insurance watchdog amid wildfire crisis Californians are choosing an insurance commissioner in the 2026 election. See who’s leading in early results. June 2, 2026
Economy Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance commissioner candidates propose greater state involvement. May 16, 2026
Politics Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates seeking to regulate California’s insurance market, one of the biggest in the world. May 13, 2026
Economy California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension. May 13, 2026
Economy California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension. May 12, 2026
Politics Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates seeking to regulate California’s insurance market, one of the biggest in the world. May 9, 2026
Economy California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension. May 9, 2026