Flooding Another ‘Unprecedented’ Event for Colorado September 16, 2013 By Don Jergler Another disaster plaguing the state, widespread flooding in Colorado is being viewed as an “unprecedented” event in which losses will...
2.7 Percent Workers’ Comp Hike Sought For Washington In 2014 September 16, 2013 The Department of Labor & Industries has proposed an average 2.7 percent rate increase for 2014 workers’ compensation premiums. Over...
Central California Hospital Fights Lawsuit Over Patient Death September 16, 2013 A Clovis, Calif. hospital and doctor are defending themselves against a lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who...
California Immigrants May Flag Status to Get Driver’s License September 16, 2013 By Amy Taxin and Elliot Spagat To get the driver’s licenses they’ve long sought, immigrants living in California illegally will have to do something many have...
New Mexico Cleans Up After Widespread Flooding September 16, 2013 Flood waters broke through dams, inundated neighborhoods and killed at least one person, leaving New Mexico residents with a major...
Bill Would Create California Quake Warning System September 16, 2013 The California Legislature has approved a bill that would require the development of an earthquake early-warning system similar to what...
After Suggested Workers’ Comp Rate Hike California Employers Hope Reform Kicks In September 13, 2013 The reaction from an employers’ group to a suggested hike in California’s advisory workers’ compensation rates of nearly 7 percent...
Insurance Pros in Politics: Garamendi Says Economy Needs Insurance September 13, 2013 By Don Jergler When it comes to mixing insurance and politics Congressman John Garamendi, D-California, can be considered an authority on the topic....
New Mexico, Chevron Settle Case Over Cleanup Costs September 13, 2013 New Mexico officials say Chevron Corp. will pay $5.2 million to settle claims that the energy company improperly applied for...
California Wildfire More Destructive Than Thought September 13, 2013 Fire officials say crews assessing the damage from a Northern California wildfire have determined 68 homes were destroyed. That’s up...