Ben Allen

Where Allen stands

Insurance Reform & Wildfire Recovery

I’m running for Insurance Commissioner to reform our broken insurance system, lower costs, and protect consumers. I’m not taking any insurance company money because my loyalty is to you. In the State Senate, I’ve fought for consumers and working Californians. I’ve passed laws holding polluters accountable and investing in wildfire prevention, water infrastructure, and resilience, while meeting our clean energy goals and protecting our water, coast, and ocean.

Homeowner Claims & Market Competition

After a disaster, Californians deserve fast and fair treatment when they’re trying to rebuild. That’s why I authored laws requiring insurers to increase upfront payments for claims, creating low-interest loans for home improvements that reduce fire risk, and helping homeowners keep their coverage when they fix hazards on their property. As Insurance Commissioner, I’ll increase competition to bring down costs, protect consumers who are unfairly dropped, make insurers accountable and the process transparent, and expedite rebuilding.

Making the Department More Transparent and Accountable

I will make it a top priority to modernize the Department of Insurance and make it work for Californians.