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California Lawmakers Push for Stricter Insurance Regulation Post-Wildfires

1/23/2026

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California lawmakers introduced bills to regulate insurance companies after the devastating 2021 wildfires, aiming to tighten oversight and improve transparency for policyholders.
The proposals double penalties for unfair claims practices, require prompt policyholder notifications, and expand living-expense coverage.
Jen Egan, a fire survivor, cites inadequate compensation from State Farm for her father's home repairs.
Senate Insurance Committee Chair Steve Padilla says insurers must support policyholders during recovery.

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California lawmakers introduced bills to regulate insurance companies after the devastating 2021 wildfires, aiming to tighten oversight and improve transparency for policyholders.
The proposals double penalties for unfair claims practices, require prompt policyholder notifications, and expand living-expense coverage.
Jen Egan, a fire survivor, cites inadequate compensation from State Farm for her father's home repairs.
Senate Insurance Committee Chair Steve Padilla says insurers must support policyholders during recovery.