US Home Insurance ‘Bubble’ Closer to Popping as Climate Risks Mount: Report September 20, 2023 By Leslie Kaufman Home insurance costs that have soared in much of the US may get even higher. Tens of millions of properties...
People Moves: Bundy to Lead Burns & Wilcox San Diego Office September 20, 2023 Kendall Bundy has joined Burns & Wilcox and will lead its San Diego, Calif. office. Bundy most recently served as...
Washington Proposes 4.9% Increase in Workers’ Comp Rates for 2024 September 20, 2023 The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing a 4.9% increase in the average hourly rate employers and...
Environmental Groups Urge Regulators to Shut Down California Reactor Over Safety Concerns September 19, 2023 By Michael R. Blood Environmental groups called on federal regulators to immediately shut down one of two reactors at California’s last nuclear power plant...
Independence Pet Group to Acquire Cat Insurance Brand Felix in Arizona September 19, 2023 Independence Pet Group completed of its acquisition of Felix Cat Insurance, a pet insurance brand for cats. The deal is...
Thieves Swarm Luxury Malls in Southern California and Other Areas, Driving Retail Crime to $100B September 19, 2023 By John Gittelsohn It took just minutes for more than 20 thieves, clad in hoods and masks, to swarm the Nordstrom store in...
California Suit Says Oil Giants Deceived Public on Climate, Seeks Funds for Storm Damage September 18, 2023 By Michael R. Blood The state of California filed a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived...
People Moves: Nordholm joins Mercury as Head of Technical Product September 18, 2023 Mercury Insurance, headquartered in Brea, Calif., named Cameron Nordholm as its head of technical product. Before joining Mercury Insurance, Nordholm...
Gas Leak Forced Evacuation of Southern California Homes September 15, 2023 A Southern California neighborhood was evacuated for more than six hours early Thursday due to a large leak of natural...
California Regulators Propose Higher Rates for PG&E Customers to Reduce Wildfire Risk September 15, 2023 By Adam Beam Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase after state regulators released two rate proposals...