Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Cornerstone in California July 2, 2024 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Rancho Cucamonga, California-based Cornerstone Commercial & Personal Insurance Services Inc. Phil Hakopian, Allison Hakopian...
Report Keys on Impacts of Economic Changes on California Workers’ Comp July 2, 2024 Projected changes to California workers’ comp claims frequency and severity due to industry mix of employment are negligible through 2026,...
California Wildfire Outlook: ‘A Challenging Season for Firefighters’ July 1, 2024 By Don Jergler While the official start to California’s wildfire season is still a ways off, the best forecast of what’s ahead may...
Maui Officials Highlight Steps Toward Rebuilding a Year After Deadly Wildfire July 1, 2024 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher Nearly a year after wind-whipped flames raced through Kim Ball’s Hawaii community, the empty lot where his house once stood...
Are Employers Prepared for California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law? July 1, 2024 California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Senate Bill 553, which is now in effect (July 1), requires businesses with exposure in the...
Report: Combined California Workers’ Comp Losses and Expenses Down in 2023 July 1, 2024 Total insurer combined losses and expenses incurred in 2023 were down, a new report shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating...
California Workers’ Comp Med-Legal Costs up Sharply Under New Fee Schedule June 28, 2024 Payments for medical-legal evaluations and reports used to resolve medical disputes in California worker injury claims rose more than expected...
People Moves: California Earthquake Authority Governing Board Appoints New CEO June 28, 2024 The Governing Board of the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) named Tom Welsh CEO. Welsh was the chief legal and compliance...
Oregon Wildfire Growing After Active Day June 27, 2024 A wildfire near La Pine, Oregon that has prompted evacuation orders grew to 3,889 acres on Thursday morning. The Darlene...
Jury Awards $700k to Seattle Protesters Jailed for Anti-Police Slogans on Barricade June 27, 2024 By Mark Thiessen Four protesters who were jailed for writing anti-police graffiti in chalk on a temporary barricade near a Seattle police precinct...