Moderate Aftershock of M7.8 Quake off Alaska Confirmed July 29, 2020 A moderate earthquake, an aftershock of last week’s magnitude 7.8 quake off the Alaska Peninsula, occurred in the same region...
First Insurance Company of Hawaii Launches Admitted Parametric Product July 29, 2020 First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has launched a parametric product for Hawaii homeowners and renters. The FirstTrack product provides...
Another Specialty Broker Begins Selling Pandemic Insurance Coverage July 28, 2020 By Don Jergler A Newport Beach, Calif.-based specialty broker believes that now is the best time to start offering pandemic insurance. Elite Risk...
Aspire in California Promotes Nicholson in Marketing, Names Hinkle Chief Claims Officer July 28, 2020 Aspire General Insurance in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. has promoted Tyler Nicholson to vice president of marketing and Brad Hinkle to...
Hawaiian Islands Avoided Direct Hit From Hurricane Douglas July 28, 2020 By Audrey McAvoy Hawaii avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Douglas and the Category 1 storm was swirling just north of the island...
Former USC Gynecologist Pleads Not Guilty to Six New Sex Charges July 28, 2020 A former University of Southern California campus gynecologist accused of sexually assaulting 21 patients pleaded not guilty Friday to six...
California Scrutinizing Amazon’s Treatment of Workers During Coronavirus Outbreak July 28, 2020 By Diane Bartz and Paresh Dave California’s attorney general and state and local agencies are investigating whether Amazon.com Inc. has taken adequate steps to protect its...
Credit Scoring Battle Brewing Between Washington Commissioner and Insurer Groups July 27, 2020 By Don Jergler Insurer groups are taking issue with push by Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to prohibit insurers from including information from...
IMA Financial Group Acquires HofgardBenefits in Colorado July 27, 2020 IMA Financial Group has acquired HofgardBenefits, a Louisville, Colo.-based employee benefits agency. The acquisition augments IMA’s employee benefits business segment...
California Governor Pledging to Support Essential Workers July 27, 2020 By Kathleen Ronayne California Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged Friday to do more to protect farm workers, grocery clerks and other essential workers –...