OPINION- As he prepares for his last year in office, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is going all out to make it easier for insurance companies to fulfill their wishes, doing their ...

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As he prepares for his last year in office, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is going all out to make it easier for insurance companies to fulfill their wishes, doing their bidding ...

This guest commentary was originally published on CalMatters on Nov. 21, 2025, and was republished under the Creative Commons ...

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California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is facing backlash for failing to fully disclose details about trips he took.

The California Department of Insurance provided new information on Commissioner Ricardo Lara's travel and security expenses.

The Department also acknowledged poor record-keeping for certain trips dating back to before Commissioner Lara's tenure.

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The top insurance regulator logged at least 32 luxury trips spanning more than 163 days to exotic destinations.

California's insurance commissioner logged 32 trips to 23 countries and territories, but he consistently failed to disclose ...