By Daniel H. Sohn There comes a moment in life when the roles we have known for decades begin to reverse. The people who once held our hands, comforted us when we were frightened, and guided us through life’s uncertainties suddenly become the ones reaching for ours. For me, that person is my mother, Helene. Over the past several months, I have experienced firsthand what it means to care for an aging parent facing serious illness. My mother is living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and...

Some of you may remember that in December, after thoughtful reflection and conversations with many who encouraged me to step forward, I announced that I would not be entering the race to become California’s next Insurance Commissioner. That decision came down to one thing: this role demands a leader fully prepared to dedicate the time, focus, and energy required to navigate one of the most complex challenges facing our state and to ensure a stable, fair, and accessible insurance market for...

"When leaders respond to loss of life with defense instead of reflection, they reveal that power, not people, is what matters to them most."