'We are definitely seeing double-digit rate increases, and those are a little bit higher in California than they are in some places,' said Carmen Balber, the executive director of Consumer Watchdog.
'Sometimes, the Department of Insurance does not give rate increases the scrutiny that they need,' she said, criticizing the oversight process.
'The Department's rate regulation experts take the lead in thoroughly analyzing each rate change request to ensure that what is being requested by insurance companies is compliant with California laws and justified.' - California Department of Insurance.
One of the reasons insurers give for rate increases is the rising cost of cars and trucks, although the Consumer Price Index shows that used car prices are down 10.9% over the past year.
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