California News

Red-Light Runners on Film

Flash, flash, flash-it looks just like Oscar Night as car after car speeds through the intersection on a red light....

Independent Broker Network Holds

The Independent Broker Network (IBN) held its 2001 Technovention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Jose, Calif., on March...

QUAKE CLAIMS NOT EARTH-SHAKING

U.S. insurers are likely to pay out less than previously expected in claims caused by the earthquake that rattled Seattle...

TERRITORIAL RATING WARS

Insurance associations are up in arms again over the recent request of lawmakers that the California Supreme Court review the...

FARMERS CLOSES SOME DOORS

In a decision that will affect roughly 130 employees, Farmers Insurance Group is closing its Southern California service center in...

ALLSTATE HIKES UP RATES

Allstate Insurance, which insures 2.1 million drivers in California, plans to raise premiums by 6.9 percent-a move that could force...

S&P Affirms Oregon Mutual

The “BBBpi” FSRs on Oregon Mutual Insurance Co. was affirmed by S&P. The rating action was based on the consolidated...