Exclusive: California Broker Plans Parametric Quake Product That Pays Even If No Damage July 21, 2017 By Don Jergler A California broker is promising to bring a “first-of-its-kind financial resource” that pays homeowners after an earthquake for a low...
California’s Drought Is Over, but a New Report Shows Wildfire Risk is High for Millions July 18, 2017 By Don Jergler California’s drought-ridden feet aren’t out of the proverbial fire yet. This years’ powerful winter storms ended perpetual discourse about the...
Lobbyists at California Comp Conference Call Tension between D.C. and Sacramento ‘Palpable’ July 12, 2017 By Don Jergler The tension between Washington D.C. and Sacramento seems to have created extra work for some lobbyists. “It’s absolutely palpable,” Paul...
Does Consumer Watchdog Founder Want Asimov-like Rules for Robot Cars? July 10, 2017 By Don Jergler A virtual grin arose on the face of Harvey Rosenfield with the mention of Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics....
Insurtech Startup Buys MGA in California with Aim of Delivering Product for Agents July 10, 2017 By Don Jergler Insurtech startup Bridger has purchased Pleasanton, Calif.-based SCJ Insurance Services in a step toward launching what the firm contends will...
California Surplus Lines Don’t Want to be Left Out of State’s Marijuana Regs July 10, 2017 By Don Jergler California’s surplus lines industry is trying to clear up the haze over a proposed regulation that would require medical marijuana...
5.4M U.S. Homes at Risk from Sea Level Rise, Report Using Census Data Shows July 6, 2017 By Don Jergler Nearly 10 million people living in 5.4 million homes have a high risk from rising sea levels and will be...
Zurich’s Fergot Heads to CNA as Vice President of Underwriting in California June 30, 2017 By Don Jergler CNA has named Gregg Fergot as vice president of underwriting. Fergot will be based in San Francisco and report to...
BCU Risk Advisors Adds Marsh’s Shapiro in Nevada June 30, 2017 By Don Jergler BCU Risk Advisors has named Kerry Shapiro director of marketing and development in its newly opened Las Vegas, Nev. office....
12 States Call Out California’s ‘Affront to Sound Insurance Regulation’ June 22, 2017 By Don Jergler It’s difficult to decide whether Dave Jones is underdog prize fighter Rocky Balboa or reigning champ Apollo Creed. He’s the...