Ricardo Lara (born November 5, 1974 [1]) is an American politician who is currently serving as the 8th Insurance Commissioner of California. Lara was elected during the 2018 election, defeating former California insurance commissioner Steve Poizner. [2]

A champion for access to quality health care and consumer rights, Ricardo has worked on legislation and national programs that improve the quality of life for all Californians. VIEW ALL CHIP IN TO JOIN THE TEAM

Dec 30, 2024 · California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday announced what he is calling the final step in his efforts to help the state’s ailing homeowners insurance market with the Net Cost of...

Sep 19, 2024 · Ricardo Lara says a state grant for homeowners who protect their homes from wildfires is one way to address the California insurance crisis.

Ricardo Lara serves as California’s Insurance Commissioner. Following his eight years of elected service in California’s Assembly and Senate, he made history in 2018 as the first openly gay person to ever be elected to statewide office in California history.

Nov 8, 2022 · Ricardo Lara (Democratic Party) is the California Commissioner of Insurance. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. Lara (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for California Commissioner of Insurance. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Nov 17, 2024 · SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- California's insurance crisis is in chaos, spurring calls for the state's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, to step down if he's unwilling to hold insurers...

Ricardo Lara is California's eighth Insurance Commissioner since voters created the elected position in 1988. Lara previously served in the California Legislature, representing Assembly District 50 from 2010 to 2012 and Senate District 33 from 2012 to 2018.

Jun 10, 2024 · Ricardo Lara serves as California’s Insurance Commissioner, marking a historic milestone in 2018 as the first openly gay person elected to statewide office in California history.

Nov 9, 2022 · LOS ANGELES — California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the state’s first and only openly LGBTQ+ statewide elected official, was re-elected to a second term on Tuesday, defeating his Republican challenger by what is predicted to be a significant margin.