California Independent Contractor Law May Be Liability for Agents, Brokers February 7, 2012 By Don Jergler A new California labor law designed to punish employers for misclassifying workers has broad legal language that can possibly impact...
Report Card: California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones February 7, 2012 Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones marked his first full year in office last month by looking back on his and the...
Utah Officer Dismissed From Suit Over Student’s Death February 7, 2012 A federal judge has dismissed the city of St. George, Utah and one of its police officers from a lawsuit...
$200 Million Ceded Lands Settlement in Hawaii Under Consideration February 7, 2012 Two Legislative committees will begin looking into a proposed $200 million real estate deal that will settle the Office of...
West Agencies Help SIAA Grow By 47 in January February 7, 2012 Several agencies from the western region joined Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance in January, pushing its number added to 47 for...
Former Cal-OSHA Chief Defends Workplace Safety Program February 6, 2012 By Don Jergler The former chief of the California Occupational Safety and Health Division defended its Injury’s Illness Prevention Program following a study...
The Buckner Co. Acquires Leonardson Insurance in Idaho February 6, 2012 Salt Lake City, Utah-based The Buckner Co. on Monday announced it is expanding operations Idaho with the acquisition of Leonardson...
Long-time California Lobbyist Looks to 2012 Legislation Affecting Insurance February 6, 2012 By Don Jergler John Norwood is one of California’s best known legislative advocates for the insurance and financial services sectors. Norwood, principal of...
Mercury General Corp.’s 4Q Net Premiums Up Slightly; Declares Quarterly Dividend February 6, 2012 Mercury General Corp. announced on Monday that net premiums written were $618.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, a...
Minor Earthquake Shakes North-Central Utah February 6, 2012 Scientists say a minor earthquake has shaken the Utah Valley, but apparently causing no injuries or property damage. The University...