California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed Assembly Bill 2956, clarifying the duties of an agent versus those of a broker. The bill, Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West explained, establishes four situations in which the broker presumption is deemed …
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner took an initial step toward seeking the Republican nomination for governor in 2010. Poizner filed papers with the Secretary of State’s office to form an exploratory committee as he considers entering the race to succeed …
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed three bills he said would have interfered with the state’s workers’ compensation system. SB 1115 Permanent Disability Apportionment would have prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color or status in other …
California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund announced five executive appointments – chief operating officer, general counsel, chief risk officer, chief financial officer and chief information officer. The appointments were authorized by Senate Bill 1145, signed into law Sept. 26, 2008, by …
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed AB 2150 by Assemblymember Patty Berg that helps protect consumers by preventing the financial abuse of seniors. AB 2150 provides that insurance agents and brokers may not use a “senior” designation in the course …
The Center for Auto Safety, Consumer Action and Consumers Union are united in urging California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign Assembly Bill AB 2825, designed to protect motorists from auto body repair fraud. The legislation was passed by a strong …
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill establishing a citation program for minor violations of the Insurance Code. Assembly Bill 2044 by Assemblyman Michael Duvall, R-Yorba Linda, “creates a new way for the Department to enhance consumer protections and …
With a Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, deadline to sign or veto bills fast approaching in Califorrnia, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken action on several bills this week. Perhaps most notable to insurance agents is AB 2956, which the Governor signed, …
Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation to help transform the Golden State’s workers’ compensation insurer, the State Compensation Insurance Fund. Assembly Bill 1874 and Senate Bill 1145 are an important step toward increased transparency and strengthened corporate governance for …
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reinforced his commitment to keeping California’s roads safe by signing legislation that prohibits drivers from using text messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle. “I am happy to sign this bill because it further encourages safe …
