California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi and Assembly member Mark Ridley-Thomas (D-Los Angeles) introduced AB 925, a new piece of legislation that would require insurers to make investments in low- and moderate-income communities. The legislation, modeled after the banking industry’s Community …
What a time it is to own a home. It seems that news of natural disasters and the havoc they’ve wreaked dominate headlines across the nation–even the world. In the past couple of months, global citizens have fought off tsunamis, …
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi and Assembly member Mark Ridley-Thomas (D-Los Angeles) introduced AB 925, a new piece of legislation that would require insurers to make investments in low- and moderate-income communities. The new legislation, modeled after the banking industry’s …
Seabright. CompWest. Employers Direct. Tevis. These are just some of the names rolling off the tongues of agents and brokers in California these days. Add Everest National, Berkshire Hathaway, and about half a dozen others to the mix, and that …
As you may have already noticed, our cover story is on professional liability. When selecting material for this issue, we found no shortage of information to pick from. Professional liability has long been a difficult coverage to place, because of …
Ahhh … young customers. I’m proud to say I’m still one myself. Sure, I don’t have a big stake in the insurance marketplace yet–I don’t yet own a home (hey, it’s Southern California!), nor do I have any reason to …
Three issues will dominate California’s 2005 legislative session–broker fee regulations and fiduciary duties; homeowners insurance, and workers’ compensation, according to IBA West lobbyist John Norwood. Norwood outlined the upcoming issues for Insurance Journal at IBA West’s Annual Meeting & Installation …
Insurance Journal recently surveyed several surplus line associations regarding their thoughts on the current atmosphere of the surplus lines marketplace, and their expectations into 2005. Executive director Ted Pierce of the Surplus Line Association of California, manager Kendal Lyman of …
Mexico is a country rich in cultural heritage and scenic landscapes. From colonial villages to majestic desert panoramas to pristine beaches, our bordering neighbor to the south offers something for everyone. Steeped in tradition, Mexico attracts millions of visitors from …
The Southeast Asia earthquake and tsunami disaster occurred while many of us where at home enjoying the holidays with our families. At Insurance Journal, the catastrophic event took place in between the deadlines for our January issues; therefore we were …
