California Insurance Commissioner Under Fire Amid Wildfire Crisis and Industry Ties
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- Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara faces scrutiny over industry ties amid wildfires.
- Homeowners like Marc Hara struggle after losing homes and insurance coverage.
- Wildfires expected to cost insurers $45 billion, prompting State Farm's 22% rate hike.
- Lara defends his actions, stating he lacks authority to force insurers.
- Support for Lara's reforms comes from Mercury Insurance, resuming policies in fire-prone areas.
- Ongoing crisis raises questions about coverage adequacy for homeowners in high-risk areas.
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