Tag: CDI investigation

Consumer Watchdog says California Commissioner should stop Mercury’s insurance rate discrimination

Logan B.
Auto Insurance rate discrimination

The group sent a signature-filled petition to Commissioner Lara regarding job-related premiums calculations. Consumer Watchdog has issued a letter containing a petition to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, calling for him to reject insurer Mercury’s insurance rate discrimination practices. The group wants the commissioner to stop the proposed rate hike based on job- and education-related calculations. Mercury has proposed a $131 million hike to its total auto premiums, and Consumer Watchdog has called for Commissioner Lara to reject it as well as the insurance rate discrimination it says the insurer…

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After California Department of Insurance investigation Libre must face $5.5M settlement

G. Turner
California Department of Insurance - judge gavel

The company will also bring to an end its transaction of immigration bonds within the state. Following an investigation by the California Department of Insurance, Libre will be facing a $5.5 million settlement, will stop transacting immigration bonds within the state, phase out its GPS ankle monitor use, and will issue credits to the clients who remain in arrears. The firm must also provide $420 in individual cash credits to clients who are not in an owing position. Beyond that, the settlement resulting from the California Department of Insurance (CDI)…

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