Bay Area How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen measure up By Levi Sumagaysay | 12 hours ago Two Democrats with differing approaches vie to regulate one of the biggest insurance markets in the world.
wildfires New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | September 15, 2026 The signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes.
Environment Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | September 1, 2026 The measure was opposed by the governor and the state’s public utilities.
California Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 6, 2026 Insurance affects the cost of rent, housing supply and recovery from disaster.
Business & Finance Four myths about insurance in California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | July 22, 2026 There’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there about insurance. Here’s what you should know.
California Proposal would allow drivers to trade personal data for potentially lower insurance rates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | July 8, 2026 AB 311 would allow drivers to opt in to being tracked through telematics, which transmits data to insurance companies.
Bay Area Newsom signs law that lets Uber, attorneys avoid ballot measure fight By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | June 25, 2026 New law limits medical cost recoveries from ride-hailing crashes, imposes new driver background check rules.
Uncategorized Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 17, 2026 From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance regulator candidates propose greater state involvement.
wildfires California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 4, 2026 The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension.
Bay Area How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 29, 2026 Higher prices hit small businesses — defined as those with fewer than 500 employees — harder than big ones, and some wonder how long they can survive.