Prior to that time, the insurance commissioner was appointed by the governor.

The current insurance commissioner is Democrat Ricardo Lara.

As a result of the passage of Proposition 103 in 1988, the elected office of the California Insurance Commissioner was created in 1991.

Previously, the position was held by a person appointed by the Governor.

[2] HMO Health Plans and PPO Plans offered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California are overseen by the California Department of Managed Health Care.