Articles by Don Jergler

Insurance Pros in Politics: Beth Gaines Wants More “Business-Friendly” State

Although California Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Rocklin, married into the insurance business, it seems to run in her blood, because it’s her blood that boils when she feels small businesses are being attacked by fellow state Legislators. Gaines’ husband is state …

Preparedness Webinar Draws on 9/11, Sandy to Deliver Message

September is National Preparedness Month, and choosing the well-remembered Sept. 11 date to launch a series of preparedness webinars may have been a good way to drive home the “preparedness” message. On Wednesday Agility Recovery and the United States Small …

Insurance Pros in Politics: Cooley Masters Quake Insurance

When it comes to mixing insurance and politics, the two might as well be one in the same for California Assemblyman Ken Cooley. Cooley, D-Rancho Cordova, started his career in the 1970s working on earthquake issues with a unit of …

Oregon Marketing Firm Grades Digital, Social Media Efforts

When it comes to digital and social media marketing there’s a lot of white noise, with plenty of consultants, authorities, know-it-alls and bloggers on the popular topics. Amid a sea of advice on those topics, there is at least one …

Insurance Pros in Politics: Agent Ted Gaines Eyes California Commissioner Seat

From agent to politician, state Sen. Ted Gaines wants back in the insurance business – this time as the state’s top regulator of the industry. Gaines, R-Roseville, recently announced he’s running for California’s insurance commissioner post, likely pitting him again …

Yosemite May Be Harbinger of California’s Wildfire Potential

The massive wildfire in Yosemite is seen by some as a harbinger of what could be a “worst case scenario” when California enters its typical wildfire season in October — continued drought, lots of unburned fuel and a weather outlook …

Yosemite May Be Harbinger of California’s Wildfire Potential

The week-and-a-half-old wildfire in Yosemite is seen by some as a harbinger of what could be a “worst case scenario” when California enters its typical wildfire season in October – continued drought, lots of unburned fuel and a weather outlook …

Applied Systems Acquires Insurecom in U.K.

University Park, Ill.-based insurance software provider Applied Systems Inc. has acquired Insurecom, a software and connectivity solutions company focused on the insurance industry in the United Kingdom. Under the deal announced on Wednesday Insurecom will operate as Applied Systems UK. …

Report: Obesity Moniker to Impact California Workers’ Comp

The recognition of obesity as a disease may have a significant impact on workers’ compensation claims in California, a group said in a report on Thursday. The group issued the report following a decision in June by the American Medical …

Washington Supreme Court: Insurers Liable for Illegal Acts by Agents

Washington’s State Supreme Court has affirmed that insurers are liable for illegal actions committed by their agents, a decision that will enable the state’s insurance commissioner to continue to go after bad actors and insurance companies they represent among any …