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 …
A California appellate court in San Francisco dismissed the claims of two former State Farm insurance agents in a lawsuit filed against the giant insurer over wrongful termination. The court also ordered a new trial in the case, and reversed …
The recent winter storms that wreaked havoc over the California landscape have resulted in several deaths, injuries, destroyed homes and property, and over 15,000 insurance claims–prompting Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state of emergency in seven counties. The combination …
This is the last issue for the year 2004. And while it may seem like any other Insurance Journal West, it’s actually pretty special and notable. The end of 2004 marks a remarkable achievement here at Insurance Journal. It is …
The year 2004 saw a little bit of everything across the Western Region. Workers’ comp, homeowners, med-mal, and even insurance fraud topped the list of the most talked about stories. We compiled these recaps based on your feedback–these are the …
I had to laugh at the e-mails I received regarding my IJ West Oct. 25 Editor’s Note. Talk about different interpretations! According to several different readers, I’m either 1) obviously a Kerry/Edwards supporter, 2) neutral on both sides, or 3) …
The industry was rocked weeks ago with the announcement of New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s charges against Marsh & McLennan. While Spitzer’s probe had been known for some time, the unexpected results shook the industry with its own Enron-type …
Lobbying has been around for as long as any single profession has been around, but it has changed. It isn’t what it used to be,” said John Norwood, managing partner of Norwood & Mattoch, one of Sacramento’s most powerful lobbying …
Replacement cost, policy limits, and non-renewal of policies were the source of a heated debate in a day-long hearing investigating underinsured homeowners affected by last year’s wildfires. California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi held a statewide investigative hearing in San Diego …
In response to New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s charges against super brokerage Marsh McLennan, California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi proposed new regulations for agents and brokers Oct. 20 which would require full disclosure of any financial incentive they may …
