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California commences "major enforcement action" against State Farm over LA fire claims

Department of Insurance says damages sought could be largest pursued after a US disaster

Campaigners criticise changes to California's intervenor process for setting premiums

Ricardo Lara responds, "let me be clear: I will not withdraw these regulations"

State Farm has Californian property rate hikes cut in tripartite agreement

Consumer Watchdog says Californians save $530m compared to rate hikes SFGI wanted

Consumer Watchdog praises new Californian laws protecting cover for fire-hard homes

Act has been introduced by Democrat Senator Sasha Renée Pérez

Consumer advocates accuse Ricardo Lara of watering down public participation in rate-setting

California's Insurance Commissioner has proposed changes to the intervenor process

Consumer Watchdog says interventions saved California's homeowners $2.4bn since 2002

The participation of the advocacy group in hearings "cost 6 cents for every $100 saved"

Apcia hits out at Consumer Watchdog's fees for rate-setting participation

Criticism extends the enmity between influential US representative bodies

Consumer group welcomes California's public wildfire model

California's property market risks being "pushed closer to collapse", warns Apcia

Association backs regulator's legal suit to let insurers pass FAIR Plan costs to customers

State Farm gets 17% home policy rate hike in California, but must receive $400m capital backing

Consumer Watchdog called Ricardo Lara's rate decision "a great disappointment for consumers"