California Surplus Lines Up Considerably in 2014, Report Shows January 26, 2015 By Don Jergler Premiums for California wholesalers rose considerably in 2014 from a year earlier, showing that segment of the industry outperformed the...
People – West January 26, 2015 The Cooperative of American Physicians Inc. has named Sarah E. Pacini its new chief executive officer effective Feb. 1. Pacini...
USAA to Offer Pilot Ridesharing Coverage in Colorado January 26, 2015 USAA announced it will offer auto insurance coverage in Colorado that will protect ridesharing drivers from the moment their ridesharing...
Mercury in California Ordered to Pay $27.5M for Unapproved Broker Fees January 26, 2015 California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones ordered Mercury Insurance to pay a fine of $27.5 million because Mercury auto insurance consumers...
Mexican Motor Carriers Can Apply to Cross Border for Long-Haul Trucking January 26, 2015 The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Mexican motor carriers will soon be able to apply for authority to conduct...
Ballinger on Growth, Professionalism in Texas Surplus Lines Market January 26, 2015 By Stephanie K. Jones Phil Ballinger retired at the end of December 2014 as executive director of the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas...
Texas Bills Target ‘Named Driver’ Automobile Policies, Exclusions January 26, 2015 A pair of bills filed in the Texas Legislature would prohibit automobile insurers from issuing “named driver” policies in the...
Texas Bill Would Protect P/C Agent Ownership of Expiration Rights January 26, 2015 A bill filed in the Texas Legislature for the 2015 session would clarify that insurance agents in the state have...
Report Card Rates States on Insurance Regulation January 26, 2015 Vermont gets a grade of “A+” and California and North Carolina get grades of “F” in the annual report card...
TWIA Legislative Recommendations Address Funding, Depopulation January 26, 2015 The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, the state-created insurer that provides property coverage for wind and hail in 14 coastal counties...