Agribusiness Contributes $23B to Arizona’s Economy, Report Shows November 20, 2017 Researchers with the University of Arizona say agricultural businesses contribute more than $23 billion in sales to the state’s economy....
What to Expect for Commercial Insurance Pricing for 2018: WTW’s Marketplace Realities November 20, 2017 Commercial insurance buyers should brace for rate increases for 2018 as the industry continues to tally losses following one of...
Someone Else’s Wires May Have Started California Wildfires, PG&E Says November 20, 2017 The deadliest of last month’s wildfires in California’s wine country may have been started by electrical equipment not owned or...
Liability Costs Continue to Rise for Long Term Care Industry November 20, 2017 The cost of liability continues to increase for the long term care profession, according to the 2017 Long Term Care...
Filing Approved for First Admitted Insurer in California to Sell Cannabis Insurance November 20, 2017 The California insurance commissioner has approved the first filing by an admitted commercial insurance company to sell cannabis business insurance....
Insurance Agents Make Gains to Organic Growth in Q2: Reagan November 20, 2017 Insurance agencies and brokerage firms reported that their organic growth rebounded to 4.6 percent in the second quarter of 2017,...
Pinnacol in Colorado to Drop Workers’ Comp Rates 7.4% in 2018 November 20, 2017 The Pinnacol Assurance board has approved a 2018 decrease in workers’ compensation rates that will average 7.4 percent for the...
Litigation Finance Investors Expanding Their Reach November 20, 2017 By Denise Johnson Investor funded litigation is not new, but its use is expanding, according to experts in the field. Panelists at the...
Southern California Auto Shop Owner Sentenced to Prison in $180K Fraud Case November 20, 2017 Hani Abujudeh, 55, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., the reputed leader of an auto insurance fraud scheme, was sentenced to six...
Impact of Recent Natural Catastrophes on Insurance Market November 20, 2017 By Robert Meyers Brokers and insureds are wondering what impact the devastation left by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate will have on...