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Heading a National Ridesharing Outline a Political Gain for Jones?

A committee of regulators led by California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is working on standards on ridesharing that departments of insurance in states across the U.S. can look to as an example. Whether the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Sharing …

Insurance Pros in Politics: Garamendi Says Economy Needs Insurance

When it comes to mixing insurance and politics Congressman John Garamendi, D-California, can be considered an authority on the topic. While Garamendi never served professionally in the insurance industry, after the rancher-turned-politician became California’s first elected insurance commissioner in the …

Crop Insurance Tops Garamendi’s Ag Committee Goals

As the newest member of the House Agriculture Committee Congressman John Garamendi says he plans to put crop insurance, agricultural research, conservation programs, food security and the marketing of regional crops worldwide at the top of his list of priorities. …

Garamendi Introduces Flood Insurance for Farmers Act

Congressman John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, Calif., on Tuesday introduced the Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2012 to help offset the cost of flood insurance that will likely be required in many of the state’s farmlands as aging levee systems …