California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis | KQED
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California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis | KQED
"One real benchmark would be that there would be less interest in the insurance commissioners position. Because it's always been kind of under-the-radar. It's become so high-profile because of all the problems that we have."
"We need to focus on community-wide fire risk reduction and push insurance companies to better support customers."
"The Department of Insurance needs more resources and more modern tools to effectively address the challenges posed by wildfires and disaster insurance."
Candidates for state insurance commissioner are addressing the challenges posed by wildfires and disaster insurance in California. The forum highlighted the need for balancing insurance company requirements with business-friendly policies. State Sen. Ben Allen discussed his efforts to improve consumer protections and climate resilience through legislation. Former State Assemblymember Steven Bradford emphasized the importance of providing the Department of Insurance with more resources and modern tools to effectively manage these issues. Eight candidates will compete in the June primary election, with the top two advancing to the general election.
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