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...
Alaska Workplace Fatalities Down 42.5% May 11, 2011 Alaska has seen a significant decrease in workplace fatalities — down 42.5 percent from the previous decade — according to...
Calif. Workers’ Comp Information Filing Being Reviewed May 11, 2011 At its April 6, 2011 meeting, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Governing Committee directed the WCIRB to...
Barney & Barney Adds Grant in Technology Practice May 10, 2011 Barney & Barney has added Michael Grant to the Commercial Division of its Orange County, Calif., office. Grant, who will...