Insurance Commissioner Candidate Statements

Robert Howell | REPUBLICAN

Californians deserve real insurance solutions and not more political double-talk. Robert Howell is a plain-spoken Independent Businessman that will represent "The People." Voting for Robert Howell means equitable and fair treatment for all Californians. He will fight corruption and fix problems that raise our insurance rates. Robert Howell is Not a Politician desperately hanging onto a high-paying office. He refuses to take insurance company money. Robert Howell is strongly committed to helping the tens of thousands of California wildfire victims. Even more folks have experienced drastic price increases or had their homeowner insurance coverage abruptly cancelled without any reasonable explanation. Robert Howell will end these prejudicial "redlining" practices. More details can be found in the recent ConsumerWatchdog.org Investigative Report—"Up in Smoke: How Insurance Companies and the Insurance Commissioner Burn Wildfire Victims." Robert Howell owns & operates a successful electronics firm in the Silicon Valley. He employs dozens of good people, produces great American-Made products and enjoys an outstanding safety track-record. As a husband, father, and grandfather, Robert Howell understands that we all have precious Families to protect. Hundreds of thousands of Californians have already fled our once Golden State due to inflation, high cost of housing, and $6 per gallon gas prices. As our next Insurance Commissioner, Robert Howell will proudly serve as your personal watchdog, guarding against waste, fraud, and abusively inflated premiums. Vote for an Independent Leader that you can Trust! Robert Howell for Insurance Commissioner.

117 Bernal Road, Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95119
Tel: (408) 596-9869
E-mail: watchdog@electroberthowell.com
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CRA Candidate Profile: roberthowell.cragop.org

Ricardo Lara | DEMOCRATIC

As your Insurance Commissioner, I am bringing years of on-the-job experience to solve some of California's most pressing problems, from helping wildfire survivors to holding insurers accountable. And as reproductive rights are under attack nationally and in other states, I am more committed than ever to fighting for equality in health care choices here in California. Experience: I've personally met with thousands of people in dozens of counties impacted by wildfires to hear directly from survivors. As a result, I'm taking executive action to require insurance discounts for safer homes and sponsored legislation to streamline the process for survivors to receive benefits. My actions have preserved insurance for more than 4 million Californians while prioritizing climate protections. Accountability: During the worst of the pandemic, California drivers were paying full price for auto insurance even though they weren't on the roads. That's why I directed insurance companies to provide premium relief, saving California drivers more than $2 billion. Commitment: I have always been a champion for access to quality health care. As Insurance Commissioner, I've advocated for new, innovative ideas, like the Parent Healthcare Act to allow policyholders to include elderly parents on their health plans. I will always be on your side, fighting for equal rights for all, reproductive rights, a fairer insurance market and standing up for survivors of natural disasters. I'm proud to have the support of the California Professional Firefighters, consumer advocates, nurses and teachers. I humbly ask for your vote. www.RicardoLara.com

555 Capitol Mall, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916) 442-2952
E-mail: Ricardo@RicardoLara.com
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Facebook: www.Facebook.com/RicardoLara4CA
Twitter: @RicardoLara4CA

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