Lara earned his B.A. in journalism/Spanish/Chicano Studies from San Diego State University. He went on to be a master's candidate in leadership from the University of Southern California.
Directed insurance companies to provide premium relief to drivers and businesses due to reduced risk of loss, leading to cost savings of $1.75 billion and counting
Directed health insurance companies to return premiums due to reduced use of healthcare services during the pandemic
Eliminated health insurance cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing
Directed health insurance companies to provide increased Telehealth access for consumers
Adopted emergency workers’ compensation regulations to reduce pandemic-related costs for businesses
Directed insurance companies to fairly investigate all business interruption claims
Extended grace periods for premium payments to consumers and businesses
