With Colorado’s and New Mexico’s record wildfire seasons freshly in mind, some experts are starting to take note that California’s wildfire season is nearing, and with that there are two main points to be made: the state’s wildfire season may …
Coming off a rough few years of recession, then a disaster prone 2011 — and then more global uncertainty in 2012 — the world and the insurance industry have a few things to look forward to in the next year. …
When Lloyd’s America Inc. Western Regional Director Anthony Joseph handed me a simple, glossy two-sided pamphlet that read “Titanic Centenary” I knew I was in deep. It was breakfast near the end of July and Joseph was sitting at a …
The two most destructive wildfires in Colorado’s history will cost insurers roughly $450 million, according to a regional insurance association. The massive figure for insured losses comes from the total 600 homes destroyed and other damages, according to the Rocky …
Head and spinal injuries cost California’s workers’ compensation insurers more than $500 million over 10 years, according to the California Workers’ Compensation Institute’s “Injury Score Card.” The report reflects data on California work injury claims for head and spinal injuries …
As proponents of California Proposition 33 await a hearing on a lawsuit they filed to change some wording in voter guide statements for the upcoming November election, they’re hoping to avoid the damage that could be done by language they …
Mercury General Corp. on Monday reported a net loss for the second quarter driven partly by an increase in severity trends, sending the Los Angeles, Calif.-based insurer’s shares down nearly 6 percent. The company’s net reported loss for the second …
Dave Guyll,vice president in the employee benefits division of Conover Insurance, was recently selected to the Roll of Agents & Brokers Technical Advisory Committee for the Health Care Exchange Board in Washington. Gat Conover Guyll is a producer of new …
Island Insurance Company Ltd. named Alison Tanigawa advertising and media director. In this newly created position, Tanigawa will be responsible for managing the company’s advertising and media activities. Tanigawa has nearly 15 years of advertising and marketing experience. Prior to …
Coming off a rough few years of recession, then a disaster prone 2011 – and then more global uncertainty in 2012 – the world and the insurance industry have a few things to look forward to in the next year. …
