California’s $27.6M Fine Against Mercury Insurance Remains After Court Action August 16, 2019 California regulators say a ruling by the state’s highest court means a $27.6 million fine imposed against Mercury Insurance Co....
Consumer Watchdog in California Barks at Farmers February 27, 2014 Consumer Watchdog has petitioned Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones a public hearing on the new program private passenger auto filings of...
California’s Prop. 33 is Bomb-Tossing Battle to the End November 5, 2012 By Don Jergler Attack, attack and attack again. That’s been the modus operandi of each side in the Proposition 33 campaign, an initiative...
Former Southern California Auto Club Agent Sues Insurer for ‘Illegal Practice’ October 25, 2012 By Don Jergler A former insurance agent has filed a class action lawsuit in Southern California against Auto Club over what she alleges...
Consumer Watchdog Slams Calif. Prop. 33 Campaign over Libya Tragedy September 13, 2012 By Don Jergler The battle over an automobile insurance persistency initiative is heating up, with the latest volley over a radio advertisement targeting...
Prop. 33 Proponents: Ballot Writers Don’t Understand Insurance Industry August 1, 2012 By Don Jergler As proponents of California Proposition 33 await a hearing on a lawsuit they filed to change some wording in voter...
Lawsuit Says Voter Guide Statements Incorrect August 1, 2012 Proponents of the vehicle insurance discount initiative on the November ballot say California’s voter guide statements on Proposition 33 are...
Jones Names New Public Advisor To Would be Intervenors July 18, 2012 California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has named a new public advisor to assist members of the public and consumer groups...
Website Attacks Consumer Watchdog February 10, 2012 By Don Jergler A website attacking a consumer group that often does battle with the insurance industry was launched on Friday, setting off...
Consumer Group Hammers Mercury Rate Increase Filing in California December 22, 2011 By Don Jergler A California consumer group is challenging a rate hike bid by Mercury Insurance because the group claims the company is...