A new study says a big Southern California earthquake would rattle the region’s economy and its buildings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said a magnitude-7.8 quake in the southern segment of the San Andreas Fault would affect hundreds of …
Barely a day goes by without news of another data breach at a major corporation or institution. From Sony to Citicorp, and the International Monetary Fund to the U.S. Senate, systems have proved vulnerable to hackers with uncertain motives. For …
As Web sites and social media companies like Facebook and LinkedIn have proven, new media is nothing if not great in building a community. That’s why long-time insurance educators Laurie Infantino, Ray Infantino, Tom Jackson and Marjorie Segale a have …
To a large extent, men still outnumber women in the property/casualty insurance industry. That’s a shame, says Barney & Barney Principal Trindl Reeves, who has been recognized for her efforts to promote professional growth for women executives. With more than …
A series of new California homeowners regulations aimed at enhancing the standards and training for estimating the replacement value on homeowners’ insurance in the event of a disaster took effect on June 27. Meanwhile, two insurance trade associations continue to …
A Portland, Ore., audit is recommending the city move firefighters and police officers currently covered by the City of Portland Fire and Police Disability and Retirement (FDPR) system into the city’s workers’ compensation program. Doing so would help to reduce …
A new study says a big Southern California earthquake would rattle the region’s economy as well as its buildings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said a magnitude-7.8 quake in the southern segment of the San Andreas Fault would affect …
Of the many possible disasters that could befall Californians, Golden State residents fear earthquakes the most, according to a recent poll. Statewide, 57 percent of voters cite earthquakes as their greatest threat from nature, more than twice the proportion saying …
As Web sites and social media companies like Facebook and LinkedIn have proven, new media is nothing if not great in building a community. That’s why long-time insurance educators Laurie Infantino, Ray Infantino, Tom Jackson and Marjorie Segale a have …
Fourteen homes have been destroyed in Arizona yesterday, after the Monument Fire burning near Sierra Vista went south into neighborhoods. All told, there are six fires burning in Arizona, and five in New Mexico. As of June 21, the six …
