February 28, 2012
The California Department of Insurance has settled a noncompliance action against GeoVera Insurance Co. following a 2010 investigation into consumer complaints concerning GeoVera’s underwriting practices. GeoVera will pay refunds to policyholders, in addition to a $235,000 fine, and take a …
February 28, 2012
The California Department of Insurance initiated an administrative enforcement action against two insurers – Zurich American Insurance Co. and Zurich American Insurance Co. of Illinois – for using a type of workers’ compensation insurance agreement known as a “large deductible …
February 23, 2012
It’s possible that driving with a cell phone may be an advantage. A California legislator’s bill to enable auto insurance policyholders to issue proof of coverage verification via a mobile electronic device, such as a smartphone, is among several similar …
February 21, 2012
A California legislator has introduced a bill to require auto insurers to issue proof of coverage verification to the mobile electronic devices of insured if they request it. Assembly Bill 1708, authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto, D-Silver Lake, would enable …
September 12, 2011
The California State Legislature has passed a bill that makes several technical changes to various California insurance code sections pertaining to agent licensing, training and previously enacted legislation. Assembly Bill 1416, which garnered unanimous support, was sponsored by the California …