# Jane Kim wins insurance commissioner race

> Jane Kim declares victory over Ben Allen in California insurance commissioner race.
- Title: Jane Kim wins insurance commissioner race | Shortify
- Summary: Jane Kim declares victory over Ben Allen in California insurance commissioner race.
- Keywords: california, insurance commissioner, jane kim, ben allen, wildfire insurance, state-run program, working families party, california democratic party, home insurance crisis, fire risk assessment, The San Francisco Standard
- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/06/jane-kim-declares-victory-ben-allen-insurance-commissioner-race
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:44:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: california, insurance commissioner, jane kim, ben allen, wildfire insurance, state-run program, working families party, california democratic party, home insurance crisis, fire risk assessment, news, local
## Race result
Jane Kim wins California insurance commissioner race with 52.7% of votes.
## Kim's campaign promise
Kim promises state-run wildfire insurance program to lower premiums and fund prevention.
## Kim's platform
Kim argues for removing insurers' profit motive to lower premiums and improve wildfire coverage.
## Allen's platform
Allen pledges to reform private market with faster rate reviews and home hardening standards.
## Kim's victory speech
Kim says she will fight to make economy work for all Californians and commend Allen for the challenge.
## Supporters
Kim backed by Working Families Party, Bernie Sanders, and California Young Democrats.
## Allen's supporters
Allen endorsed by California Democratic Party, U.S. Sens. Padilla and Schiff, and consumer groups.
## Key voter story
Homeowner Amy Robinson survived Glass Fire and had insurance canceled just five months before fire.

> In the end, we received more help from our neighbors than from the insurance industry that we pay into every month
## Key takeaway

Jane Kim wins California insurance commissioner race with 52.7% of votes, promising state-run wildfire insurance program to lower premiums and fund prevention.