Verdict in Oregon Wildfires Case Highlights Risks Utilities Face Amid Climate Change June 20, 2023 By Claire Rush A jury verdict that found an Oregon power company liable for devastating wildfires – and potentially billions of dollars in...
Data on California Private Self-Insureds’ 2022 Workers’ Comp Claim Experience June 20, 2023 California workers’ compensation private self-insured claim frequency rose 6% last year as both medical-only and indemnity claim volume increased, but...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on Carrier-Broker Relations June 20, 2023 By Don Jergler Insurance professionals specializing in cannabis across the nation in the last few years have gone from few and far in...
Railroad Industry Sues to Block New Locomotive Pollution Rules in California June 19, 2023 The railroad industry sued to block new environmental rules in California, arguing they would force the premature retirement of about...
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Starting California Fire That Burned 100 Homes June 19, 2023 A 71-year-old man was arrested Friday on suspicion of starting a forest fire that destroyed more than 100 homes last...
Arizona Woman Alleges Sexual Assault by Bauer; He Denies Allegation and Countersues June 16, 2023 An Arizona woman has accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, alleging in a lawsuit updated this...
Prosecutors: Weapons Expert in Was Hungover on Set New Mexico Movie Set June 16, 2023 By Susan Montoya Bryan The weapons supervisor on the film set where Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer was drinking and smoking marijuana...
People Moves: Woodruff Sawyer in California Adds Valdez to Construction Team June 16, 2023 Jamin Valdez has joined Woodruff Sawyer as vice president, construction. He will be based in Southern California. His focus is...
Insurance Agent Group Has Issues with California Commissioner’s Briefing June 15, 2023 A webinar briefing hosted by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara this week to ease concerns about deteriorating market conditions left...
Oregon Jury: PacifiCorp Must Pay Punitive Damages for Fires, Plus Award That Could Reach Billions June 15, 2023 By Claire Rush and Gene Johnson A jury on Wednesday ordered the electric utility PacifiCorp to pay punitive damages for causing devastating wildfires in Oregon in...