The tragic tsunamis and Magnitude 8.9 earthquake that have struck Japan – the fifth largest quake in the world since 1900 – are a stark reminder that earthquakes can happen any time and it’s essential to prepare, according to the …
Taking a proactive stance against “crash taxes,” Utah legislators have approving a measure to restrict emergency response organizations such as fire and police from charging fees to motorist or insurers for accident response costs. The Emergency Responder Fees bill, SB …
Direct-Link Holding Group LLC announced that it has completed a transaction in which M&F Business Credit Inc. will provide an acquisition line of credit to the company for $5 million. “This new line of credit provides us with additional resources …
A relatively small percentage of medical providers are responsible for writing narcotic prescriptions in California workers’ compensation claims, according to a new report by the California Workers’ Compensation Institute. According to CWCI’s recent study, “Prescribing Patterns of Schedule II Opoids …
Rafael Fernandez has been named director of loss control and claims for Cavignac & Associates, a San Diego-based risk management and insurance brokerage firm. In his new post, Fernandez is responsible for evaluating clients’ existing risk management, safety and claims …
The South Bay Chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women International based in Torrance, Calif., recently installed nine new members to the local association. Installations included: Kathya Ceballos of Superior Access Insurance Agency; Stacy Colledge of United Agencies Inc.; …
The Pacific Warning Tsunami Center said waves that reached Hawaii — up to 7 feet high on Maui — as a result of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan “are not going to be a major damaging event.” However, …
Capson Physicians Insurance Co. is now licensed to underwrite in six additional states: Alaska, Arizona, Louisiana, Indiana, Missouri and Nevada. Capson’s medical malpractice protection is now available to healthcare providers in a total of 18 states. Capson, which launched late …
ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, is reorganizing its medical liability group into two operating units, ACE Medical Risk and ACE Life Sciences. These two units will serve the unique insurance and risk management needs …
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin said he opposed a 3.9 percent workers’ comp rate hike being sought by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for the state. NCCI’s calculations call for a 3.9 percent increase for advisory …
