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Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) is calling on Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to reject the proposed 35.8% rate hike by the California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan.
"Senate District 4’s rural residents—hardworking stewards of California’s wildlands and forests—deserve protection, not betrayal. As a voice for rural communities in the Senate, I will continue fighting for a more sustainable insurance market and to reject this rate hike," said Senator Alvarado-Gil.
In a letter to the Commissioner, Senator Alvarado-Gil warned that the plan would devastate rural families:
“I write to you with urgency over the outrageous proposal by the California FAIR Plan to hike rates by 35.8%. This is an unconscionable assault on the rural families, farmers, and small businesses that I have sworn to protect. Commissioner Lara, you have the authority—and the moral imperative—to deny this proposal immediately."
She went on to quote Lara’s own words from recent reforms:
"You stated recently, 'As we tackle availability concerns and ensure that insurance companies provide consumers with policies in the traditional market as mandated by my new regulations, the FAIR Plan must offer essential support to its customers.' A massive rate hike goes against your promise to the people of California."
Senator Alvarado-Gil ended the letter by urging Commissioner Lara to commit to a more sustainable insurance future for all Californians.