Of writers bloc. Were so honored be partnering with you today on this very special program. Time to turn it over to you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you, kim, and thanks to the l. A. World Affairs Council for inviting writers bloc to cohost this event with jim newton and governor brown. And for asking writers broc on fer first date with a digital event. I urge you to purchase a copy of former Los Angeles Times Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and editor jim newtons man of tomorrow, the relentless life of jerry brun. Such a great biography of one of californias true visionaries, one ourselves most extraordinary leaders. Man of tomorrow cap tours jerry browns vision for california, his ambition and profound moral grounding. Browns decisions have always been guided by his activist principles, notwithstanding his set for tradition and passionate faith in californias point. Jim newton explores the complexity of browns unconventional and sometimes eccentric permanent and political i
I call to order this hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on consumer protection, product safety, insurance and data security. As the title suggests, this subcommittee exercises wide jurisdiction over a diverse range of topics. This will be our first hearing this congress to examine matters pertaining to insurance, specifically, that of Insurance Fraud. Thank you to our expert witnesses who came here to join us today. Insurance fraud is a major concern not only for insurers,we who bear the costs of fraudulent claim payouts, but also consumers, who see these costs passed on to them in the form of higher premiums. This hearing will examine the scope of Insurance Fraudst atlarge in the United States and address nationwide fraud trends across a variety of Insurance Markets, including property and casualty, and Life Insurance. In addition, well discuss the tools available to states,s insurers, and consumers to protect themselves against these crimes. The Insurance Industry has an enormous pre
I call to order this hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on consumer protection, product safety, insurance and data security. As the title suggests, this subcommittee exercises wide jurisdiction over a diverse range of topics. This will be our first hearing this congress to examine matters pertaining to insurance, specifically, that of Insurance Fraud. Thank you to our expert witnesses who came here to join us today. Insurance fraud is a major concern not only for insurers,we who bear the costs of fraudulent claim payouts, but also consumers, who see these costs passed on to them in the form of higher premiums. This hearing will examine the scope of Insurance Fraudst atlarge in the United States and address nationwide fraud trends across a variety of Insurance Markets, including property and casualty, and Life Insurance. In addition, well discuss the tools available to states,s insurers, and consumers to protect themselves against these crimes. The Insurance Industry has an enormous pre