California's Insurance Battle | San Jose News

California’s insurance commissioner race heats up as Jane Kim and Ben Allen, both Democrats, battle for the top spot in a high-stakes election with wildfire risks looming. Kim, a progressive San Francisco supervisor backed by Bernie Sanders, champions a universal disaster insurance plan to replace the overburdened FAIR Plan. Allen, the establishment-backed state senator, focuses on wildfire mitigation and smarter risk reduction. With premiums rising and insurers facing scrutiny, voters must choose between a state-run safety net or market-based reforms — a decision that could reshape how Californians protect their homes and businesses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2057bfcf6fd84bdc