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Calif. Auto Insurance Down over Quarter-Century, Groups Debate Why

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:12:23 +0000

The average California auto insurance expenditure fell from 1989 to 2010, while every other state in the nation saw substantial increases over that same period, according to a Consumer Federation of America analysis auto insurance expenditures. The group attributes the …

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Colorado Wildfire Destroys 92 Homes

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:23:53 +0000

Sheriff’s officials released a preliminary list Wednesday showing the Black Forest Fire northeast of Colorado Springs, Colo. has destroyed at least 92 homes and damaged five more. The fire was among several that surged rapidly Tuesday along Colorado’s Front Range. …

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Proposed California Measure Requires Doctor Drug Tests

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:11:35 +0000

A proposed state ballot measure in California would require doctors to be randomly subjected to drug and alcohol testing. The San Francisco Chronicle reported the “Pee in the Cup” initiative is being pushed by Bob Pack, a technology mogul and …

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California Health Exchange Also Will Offer Voter Registration

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:55 +0000

California will become the first state to offer voter registration through its health insurance marketplace later this year. Millions of Californians will get the chance to register at the same time they are buying insurance under the federal Affordable Care …

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Feds: Another Tough Wildfire Season For West

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:15:53 +0000

Fire officials are poised for a tough wildfire season after another dry winter across much of the West, and made more challenging because federal budget cuts mean fewer firefighters on the ground, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said Monday. Jewell said …

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California Exchange Granted Secrecy

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:48:13 +0000

The California agency overseeing national health care reforms was granted sweeping authority to conceal spending on contractors that will perform most of its functions. The degree of secrecy the Legislature gave Covered California appears unique among states attempting to establish …

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Bill to Fix California Surplus Lines, LLC Contractors Law Thriving

Don Jergler — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:21:21 +0000

As a horde of bills that’s introduced each year wends their way through both houses of California’s Legislature, a few people in the insurance industry are watching closely an innocuous looking bill with simple language to change a few words …

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Insurance Inc. Opens Second Location in Southern California

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:23:16 +0000

Insurance Incorporated has opened an office in Upland, Calif. to serve business owners and consumers located in San Bernardino County and surrounding areas. The office will be led by Tom Thomas, who has 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry. …

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Investigators Want PG&E Fines to Exceed $1B For California Blast

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:11:41 +0000

The California agency investigating a deadly pipeline explosion and the City of San Bruno are set to propose major fines they say Pacific Gas & Electric Co. should pay for its negligence leading up to the blast. The City of …

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Bill Limits California Workers’ Comp For Pro Athletes

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:34:52 +0000

Professional athletes who spent most of their careers with teams in other states would no longer be able to file workers’ compensation claims in California under a bill that has passed the state Assembly. Supporters of the bill from Assemblyman …

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California Wildfire Appears Accidental, Drizzle Aids Firefighters

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:32:56 +0000

Investigators have ruled out arson as the cause of a huge Southern California wildfire that was 75 percent contained Sunday after burning through coastal mountains and threatening thousands of homes. Continuing cool, moist air and drizzle late Sunday and continuing through Monday …

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California Woman Accused of Poisoning Juice At Starbucks

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:49:38 +0000

A northern California woman has been arrested on suspicion of spiking orange juice bottles with a deadly dose of rubbing alcohol and stocking the bottles at a Starbucks coffee shop, law enforcement officials told Reuters news service on Tuesday. Ramineh Behbehanian, 50, …

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CompWest, Phoenix Risk Management to Offer WC for California Healthcare Workers

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:23:40 +0000

The steady rise in employment in the health care industry over the last six years, as jobs in most other fields disappeared, has created an opportunity for expansion for Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. in the health care area of the California workers’ …

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Agency Ordered Steel Test For Bay Bridge In 2008

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:26:00 +0000

As engineers in California try to determine the cause of brittleness in steel rods on the new Bay Bridge, newly revealed documents show state transportation officials expressed concern about the integrity of some steel components for the span more than …

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California Attorney General Seeks Drug Database Funds

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:34 +0000

Legislation that would provide funding for California’s substance-abuse tracking system has passed its first committee. The database lets doctors and pharmacists quickly review patients’ substance history. The measure promoted by Attorney General Kamala Harris would impose fees on medical care …

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Report: California Lags in Fracking Regulations

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:51:06 +0000

A new report on hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) in California warns there are risks of irreversible contamination of surface and groundwater near oil drilling sites unless the technique is carefully monitored and controlled. The report, titled “Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing in …

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Report: Fewer Californians Get Health Care At Work

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:44:41 +0000

Far fewer Californians are getting health insurance through their employers compared to a decade ago, a change that comes as the nation is about to undergo major reforms in the health care system, according to a report released Wednesday. The …

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Gun Liability Insurance Measures Facing Uphill Battle in State Legislatures

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:10:27 +0000

While lawmakers in most states have introduced measures in their current legislative sessions that address gun control and gun liability issues, their approaches vary widely, largely depending on the area of the country in which their states are located. Legislation …

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California’s 4 A.M. Last Call Bill Already Fuels Debate

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:18:11 +0000

The last call for alcohol is 2 a.m. in California, but one lawmaker believes that’s just too early to set down the shot glasses and beer steins. State Sen. Mark Leno’s proposal to let the liquor flow until 4 a.m. …

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Report: 1 in 5 California Citizens Lives in Flood Zone

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:58:40 +0000

California is suffering from one of its driest winters on record, but some statewide water managers are focusing on the opposite end of the precipitation spectrum – the one-in-five residents who live in regions prone to catastrophic flooding. A joint …

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Report Questions Insurer Readiness, Attitudes on Climate Change

Don Jergler — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:57:51 +0000

A report out Thursday that details responses to a climate change survey from insurers doing business in California, Washington and New York shows many insurers are prepared to deal with today’s extreme weather events, but not longer-term “baseline changes” driven …

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Snow Closes California Highways, Yields Tornado

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:28:26 +0000

A winter storm brought driving rain to parts of California and even a rare tornado, but the severity of snowfall in much of the state caught drivers by surprise and left hundreds stranded on mountain highways. A late barrage of …

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Personable Hires Sokola as Vice President of Claims Central

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:07:45 +0000

Personable General Insurance Agency Inc. (Personable) has added Mark Sokola as vice president of its Claims Central unit. He is based in Royse City, Texas. Sokola joins Personable with extensive experience as a claims manager, but more importantly, with a …

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CHP Posts Rules for Motorcycle Lane-Splitting

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:40:09 +0000

The California Highway Patrol and other statewide traffic safety groups have created a set of written guidelines on motorcycle “lane-splitting,” the at-times hair-splitting maneuver that allows riders to legally pass vehicles in adjacent lanes by driving between them. While California …

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5 New Appointments Bring TWFG Near 300 Branch Mark

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:09:43 +0000

The Woodlands Financial Group, based in The Woodlands, Texas, announced the opening of five new local branches in Texas, California and Georgia The new TWFG branch managers and locations are: Michael Rice, Kennesaw, Ga. Charles Choi, Los Angeles, Calif. Frank …

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Sentry Names Adams Sales Territory Manager for Northwest

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:59 +0000

Brandon Adams will be joining Sentry Insurance a Mutual Co.’s national accounts sales team as a territory manager for the Northwest. The change is effective April 1. Adams will remain based in Portland, Ore. and be responsible for all broker …

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San Diego Mayor Ends Red-Light Camera Enforcement

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:11:32 +0000

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has decided to take down the city’s red-light cameras, saying data didn’t show that the program has decreased accidents or raised safety awareness in the city. U-T San Diego reports crews took down “photo enforced” …

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Hollywood Club Accused of Overcrowding, Fire Risks

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:10:24 +0000

The owners of a Hollywood nightclub have been charged with violating fire codes and allowing overcrowding that put lives in danger. The Los Angeles city attorney’s office said that the charges stem from several incidents, including when fire inspectors shut …

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Idaho Company Recalling Beef, Pork And Chicken

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:48:42 +0000

A southwestern Idaho company is recalling 33,500 pounds of fully cooked meat and poultry products because of possible bacterial contamination. The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Saturday that Boise-based B and D Foods is …

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Confie Eyes More Expansion, Push Into Standard Lines

Don Jergler — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:59:57 +0000

In the coming year Confie Seguros plans to up its buying spree and expand into standard personal and small commercial lines, while broadening its demographic from being primarily Hispanic focused, the president of the Buena Park, Calif.-based insurance agency said …

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