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Consumer Group Takes on Insurance Commissioner in High-Stakes Lawsuit

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 Angela Linders

Lawsuit Targets California Insurance Commissioner Over Home Insurance Surcharges A courtroom battle is brewing in California over home insurance surcharges tied to devastating wildfire losses, thrusting Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara into the spotlight. The legal challenge, filed by the advocacy group Consumer Watchdog, alleges Lara violated state law by enabling insurance companies to pass on the financial burden of wildfire damage to policyholders. At the center of this fight are the ripple effects of the Pacific Palisades and Altadena fires, which left a staggering $4 billion in damages and obliterated…

Chicago’s Crackdown on Rogue Towing Practices Gains Momentum

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 G. Turner

Chicago is gearing up to get tough on predatory towing companies, a move hailed by insurance associations and consumer advocates alike. A new towing ordinance, sponsored by Alderman Gilbert Villegas, is advancing through City Council. Its promise? To wrestle control back from rogue operators who exploit drivers in vulnerable moments. Rogue Towing’s Whopping Impact on Drivers and Businesses Imagine this: you’ve just been in a fender-bender, your nerves are shot, and before you can blink, a tow truck pulls up uninvited. Sounds convenient at first, but then you’re handed a…

Is Your Pet Safe on Vacation? What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 Loreen

Traveling with My Dog and Pet Travel Insurance: What I Found Hi there, fellow pet lover! If you’re anything like me, your dog isn’t just a pet; they’re your adventure buddy, your family, and probably the star of your camera roll. I’m a proud dog mom with an itch for travel. Whether it’s exploring a new city or taking a road trip to nowhere, I always wished there was an easier way to combine my two great loves without compromising my pup’s safety (or my peace of mind). That itch…