CEA’s First CIO Reflects C-Suite Trend May 20, 2013 By Don Jergler Technology veteran Todd Coombes’ approach to his new job as the first chief information officer for the California Earthquake Authority...
California Surplus Lines: LLC Bill Thriving May 20, 2013 By Don Jergler Among a horde of bills wending its way through California’s Legislature, there’s an innocuous looking bill with simple language to...
Jail for Washington Man Faking Work Injuries for Drugs May 20, 2013 A Washington man thought he found the perfect way to get prescription narcotics – go to a hospital claiming to...
TRIA Debate Heats Up with Charge ‘Nervous Nelly’ P/C Insurers Enjoy $7B ‘Subsidy’ May 20, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson A consumer advocacy group says the property/casualty insurance industry has been getting a sweet deal worth about $7 billion as...
Washington Man Gets $1,103 Speeding Ticket in Oregon May 20, 2013 A Washington state man has a hefty speeding ticket to pay after getting clocked at 130 mph on his new...
Bill Limits California Workers’ Comp for Pro Athletes May 20, 2013 By Laura Olson Professional athletes who spent most of their careers with teams in other states would no longer be able to file...
Space Mountain Reopens at Disneyland After Workplace Appeal Dropped May 20, 2013 One of Disneyland’s most popular rides finally reopened in May after the company declined to appeal a workplace safety case....
People – West May 20, 2013 Ascension Benefits & Insurance named Steven Ratto senior consultant in the company’s Walnut Creek, Calif. office. Ratto will be responsible...
Montana Enacts Insurance Compact Legislation May 20, 2013 Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has made Montana the 43rd state to join the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission. Bullock’s state...
Declarations May 20, 2013 Dispute Resolution “This program represents another option consumers have to resolve disputes with their insurance companies.” —N.J. Department of Banking...