California auto insurance delays to face possible crackdown

January 5, 2024January 4, 2024 G. Turner

The state has threatened to penalize insurers for tactics to stall in providing coverage to drivers. California drivers have been registering complaints regarding the challenge they face in trying to obtain the auto insurance legally required to drive in the state. In response, the state commissioner is warning of a potential crackdown against stalling insurers. Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced this week that his department has been receiving “numerous” complaints from auto insurance customers that are dealing with lengthy questionnaires, waiting periods and other stalling practices that are potentially violating Californian…

Proof of California auto insurance goes mobile

April 21, 2012April 21, 2012 H. Cutner

California auto insurance has just taken a high tech step forward with electronic proof of coverage. Rooting around to find proof of coverage when you’ve been pulled over is about to become a thing of the past as California auto insurance goes electronic and a new bill allows motorists to use their smartphones to provide the proof of a policy. This will be an acceptable form of proof regardless of the situation. Whether you are pulled over by a police officer, or if you need to exchange information following a…