2 Big Cannabis Insurance Providers Say Losses from California Storms Not as Bad as Feared January 27, 2023 By Don Jergler Just how big an impact the recent historic California storms had on the state’s cannabis industry is still coming into...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on Cannabis D&O April 29, 2022 By Don Jergler Directors and officers insurance is pricey and difficult to obtain in most business sectors, but by some accounts cannabis businesses...
AM Best: Credit Ratings of Golden Bear in California Under Review with Negative Implications November 19, 2021 AM Best placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit...
Golden Bear in California Upgraded by AM Best October 22, 2020 AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating...
Surplus Lines Pioneer Hall Remembered as Well-Respected Leader April 24, 2020 Michael J. Hall, founder of M.J. Hall & Co. and Golden Bear Insurance Co., was a well-respected leader in the...
Golden Bear in California Names Shreve Vice President November 14, 2019 By Don Jergler Golden Bear Insurance Co. in California has named Gary Shreve vice president and primary casualty manager. Shreve has more than...
California’s 1st Cannabis Insurer Expands Coverage August 27, 2018 California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones approved a filing from Golden Bear Insurance Co. amending its California Cannabis program product to...
Claims Manager at Golden Bear in California Addresses Agency Fraud April 6, 2017 By Don Jergler Beth Ossino, claims manager at Golden Bear Insurance Co. in Stockton, Calif., puts dealing with agency fraud high on her...
Golden Bear in California Upgraded to A.M. Best A- VII Rating October 25, 2016 Stockton, Calif.-based Golden Bear Insurance Co. announced that its A.M. Best issuer credit rating has been upgraded from “A- VI”...
California Has Another Great ShakeOut October 16, 2014 At 10:16 a.m. on Thursday employees at Golden Bear Insurance Co. were all under their desks practicing good risk management....