During my recent Claim Game interview with Distinguished Professor of Law Jay Feinman, I was struck by a moment of critique, which I only fully appreciated after re-watching the interview. We were discussing the failures of insurance regulation, especially on the subject […]
Tag: Consumer Protection
Delay, Deny, Defend: Jay Feinman Returns to Expose Insurance Industry Tactics
This Thursday at 6 p.m. EST, I’ll be joined by one of the most respected voices in insurance law and consumer protection, Professor Jay Feinman, for what promises to be a thought-provoking podcast conversation. Feinman, a Distinguished Professor of Law […]
California Launches Market Conduct Examination into State Farm’s Wildfire Claims Handling
In a move aimed at policyholder protection amid California’s wildfires, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has initiated a formal Market Conduct Examination into State Farm General Insurance Company. This in-depth regulatory investigation is a direct response to troubling complaints from wildfire […]
Will California’s Smoke Claims Task Force Actually Protect Homeowners?
The announcement of California’s Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is a welcome development. The success of this initiative will depend entirely on who is appointed to serve. After years of mounting complaints from wildfire […]
California Underinsurance Crisis | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
The recent hearing before the California State Board of Equalization on underinsurance brought long-overdue attention to a crisis that has been quietly eroding the financial security of homeowners across the state. 1 In the aftermath of yet another devastating wildfire […]