California News

Trade Associations Oppose Continuation of Low Cost Auto in California

California’s Low Cost Auto program may or may not continue, depending on the passage of SB 20 (Escutia), which would extend the pilot program beyond its Jan. 1, 2007, sunset date. The bill was re-referred to the Assembly Committee on …

David Morse Opens Texas Office

David Morse & Associates, a national claims administration and independent adjusting company based in Los Angeles, announced the opening of its first office in the state of Texas, DM&A Dallas. This new office provides property and casualty claims coverage in …

Lemac General Agency Offers Online Artisan Contractor Program

David Gorin, president of Lemac General Agency in Orange, California announced that Lemac producers can write Artisans online. Producers can submit an application online at www.lemacga.com, and they also have the option to download the application, complete it and fax …

Calif. Commissioner Releases Report on State Healthcare Crisis

Warning that California’s health care system is in a “death spiral,” Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi unveiled a comprehensive report outlining his plan to begin reforming the system and bring universal access to health care. The report, “Priced Out,” details serious …

SCPIE Holdings Announces 2005 Second-Quarter and First-Half Results

Los Angeles-based SCPIE Holdings Inc., a provider of healthcare liability insurance, reported continued improved results for its second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2005. For the 2005 second quarter, SCPIE reported net income of $1.7 million, or $0.18 …

WCRI to Present Study Results for La.

On Sept. 22, 2005, in Baton Rouge, La., the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will present the preliminary findings for Louisiana from the 6th Edition of the annual WCRI CompScope multi-state benchmarks study that will be published in February 2006. …

St. Paul Travelers Launches New Real Estate Agent and Broker PL Policy

St. Paul Travelers has introduced a new policy for real estate agents and brokers that provides broader protection from possible claims or litigation against errors and omissions they may make while performing their jobs. St. Paul Travelers’ 1st Choice for …

N.C. Indicts PEO Operator for Allegedly Pocketing $3.8M in Workers’ Compensation Funds

A grand jury in Greensboro, N.C. has indicted Steven E. Edwards on 21 counts of fraud, money laundering, tax evasion and stealing $3.8 million earmarked for health and workers’ compensation insurance from three employee-leasing businesses. According to a news release …

Lemoine Joins Woodruff-Sawyer’s Southern California Office

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. announced that Stacy Lemoine has joined the firm as an Account Executive with their Southern California office. Lemoine will lead new business development activities and provide strategic risk management consultation for public, private and non-profit organizations, with …

NAS Insurance Services Offers TDLI Add-On Coverage

Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services is introducing a new program whereby property owner/manager insureds can add Tenant Discrimination Liability Insurance to their property insurance for $500 additional premium. The Tenant Discrimination limit is $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. …