Articles by Don Jergler

Report Suggests Compounders Adapted to California Price Controls

Think California’s new workers’ compensation reform law addressed just about every aspect of an unwieldy system which, few would argue, desperately needs fixing? Think again. A report on compounding drugs reveals the effects of another workers’ comp-related law enacted at …

Property Focus

Self-promotion is not a trait a lot of people respect, but when you think you really have something to offer, there’s no harm telling folks about it. Is there? Starting on page 22 guest columnist Carl Morello, vice president of …

California Commissioner Fingers Insurers for Iran Investments

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones in mid-February singled out eight insurers licensed to do business in the state that continue to have investments tied to Iran’s energy, military and nuclear sectors. During a press conference in Los Angeles Jones called …

Gilbert’s Passions were Organization, Work, Family

Roger W. Gilbert was a big player in Southern California’s insurance market, he was active in insurance charities and other causes, and those who knew him recalled him as having a passion for organization, work and family. The Newport Beach, …

Bill Deadline in California Legislature Promises a Few Insurance Issues

It’s human nature to wait until the last minute to take care of business, and California legislators are a great example of that. The deadline to introduce bills in the Assembly and Senate is just over a day away: Feb. …

Crop Insurance Tops Garamendi’s Ag Committee Goals

As the newest member of the House Agriculture Committee Congressman John Garamendi says he plans to put crop insurance, agricultural research, conservation programs, food security and the marketing of regional crops worldwide at the top of his list of priorities. …

California Commissioner Fingers Insurers for Iran Investments

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones on Wednesday singled out eight insurers licensed to do business in the state that continue to have investments tied to Iran’s energy, military and nuclear sectors. During a press conference in Los Angeles Jones called …

Advice for Nonprofit Brokers

Pamela Cutchlow, executive director of two centers for abused and abandoned children, in Southern California, doesn’t mince words when asked what she wants to hear when an insurance broker comes in to speak to her about her operation. “Workers’ compensation …

How Agents Help Nonprofits in Hard Times

Still struggling through the recession, the last thing the nonprofit sector needed is the negative publicity generated by Jerry Sandusky and Lance Armstrong. The recession was hard on just about everyone, particularly the nonprofit arena and those who provide services …

Arch to Acquire Interests in California Firm From Bankrupt PMI

Arch Capital Group Ltd., through its U.S.-based subsidiaries (Arch U.S. MI), will acquire all outstanding equity interests in San Francisco, Calif.-based CMG Mortgage Insurance Co. from bankrupt Arizona-based PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. and CUNA Mutual Group, it was announced on …