Support the California Green Insurance Act of 2010

Dear Fellow Californian:

Fighting to protect our environment and reduce our carbon footprint is critically important. All sectors of our economy have to play a role. Including insurance.

That's why I'm introducing the California Green Insurance Act of 2010. This landmark legislation establishes environmental standards and protections in the insurance business, calls for insurers to offer "green insurance" and encourages insurers to make green investments.

Reducing global warming, conserving natural resources, and protecting the environment are the responsibility of everyone, including insurance companies. My California Green Insurance Act asks the insurance industry to do its part to protect the environment and to help policy holders and consumers choose green alternatives.

This legislation establishes “Green Insurance” provisions regarding automobile insurance, property insurance, workers compensation insurance, insurance company investments, as well as industry-wide mitigation provisions.

The California Green Insurance Act creates a framework for the California insurance industry to lead the way in helping with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the conservation of natural resources and advancing the availability and use of renewable energy. Additionally, it will result in a healthier workforce which means less missed work and substantial cost savings for employers.

I hope you will join me in supporting the passage of the California Green Insurance Act. We owe it to our children and future generations to leave the world a better place. And there is no question that insurance can and should play a role.

Sincerely,

DAVE JONES
Assemblymember, 9th District