Calif. Assembly Bans Workers’ Comp Cuts Due to Race, Sex May 16, 2011 By Adam Weintraub California’s Assembly approved changes to the state’s safety net for injured workers that would prevent cuts to disability benefits based...
Unico American Corp. Reports $1.1M in Q1 Net Revenue May 13, 2011 Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Unico American Corp. announced its revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2011, was $8.6 million...
PowerGuard Names Nakahodo VP of Operations May 13, 2011 PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services, a managing general agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions...
Wash. Governor Proposes Workers’ Comp Settlement Option May 13, 2011 By Patricia-Anne Tom In hopes of settling a stalemate in Washington’s special legislative session, Gov. Chris Gregoire has submitted a proposal that includes...
American Family Mutual Insurance to Pay $1M to Arizona Homeowners May 12, 2011 The Arizona Department of Insurance announced that American Family Mutual Insurance Co. will be paying approximately $1.1 million to more...
PacWest Alliance Insurance Services Receives Gold Key Designation May 12, 2011 Fresno, Calif.-based PacWest Alliance has been recognized as a Gold Key Agency by Encompass Insurance. Encompass offers auto, homeowner and...
MJ Insurance Names Hachmeister Producer May 12, 2011 MJ Insurance, a privately held insurance agency, has hired Ash Hachmeister as a producer. He will work with both employee...
California Group Offers Commercial Insurance Resources May 11, 2011 The Insurance Information Network of California is now tailoring content to assist small businesses on their understanding of commercial insurance....
Nevada Commissioner Blocks Fee on Risk Retention Groups May 11, 2011 Nevada Insurance Commissioner Brett Barratt has rejected a proposal to impose fees on risk retention groups (RRGs) that the National...
Distant Earthquakes Can Affect San Andreas Fault May 11, 2011 Researchers examining the San Andreas Fault in central California have found evidence that distant earthquakes can trigger episodes of accelerated...