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Last month, InsuranceJournal.com published a New York Times report that a Major League Baseball investigation into leaked financial documents had become focused on insurance companies that do business with clubs. The Times reported that the companies under investigation sell liability …

California Appeals Court Upholds Guzman Workers’ Comp Decision

California’s Sixth District Court of Appeal has affirmed the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board decision in Milpitas Unified School District v. WCAB and Joyce Guzman, allowing physicians to apply any part of the American Medical Association’s Guides to the Evaluation of …

Washington Working Harder to Combat Insurance Fraud

In advance of a rate announcement expected in September, Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries said it is working to “transform itself” by strengthening fraud fighting efforts, helping distressed employers and driving down costs internally through efficiencies. The agency recently …

California Appeals Court Upholds Guzman Workers’ Comp Decision

California’s Sixth District Court of Appeal has affirmed the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board decision in Milpitas Unified School District v. WCAB and Joyce Guzman, allowing physicians to apply any part of the American Medical Association’s Guides to the Evaluation of …

Louisiana Law Reminds Residents To Seek Insurance Rebates

A new Louisiana law to encourage residents to seek refunds from the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. took effect this week, along with another insurance-related law increasing the amount paid on claims covered by the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association. Act …

Agency Marketing Must Move Online and Beyond Yellow Pages

Insurance agents could be more effective with their marketing efforts by incorporating online tools into their advertising strategy. After all, online resources often are free — and they’re a good way to build relationships with present and future customers. Moreover, …

Agency Marketing Must Move Online and Beyond

Insurance agents could be more effective with their marketing efforts by incorporating online tools into their advertising strategy. After all, online resources often are free – and they’re a good way to build relationships with present and future customers. Moreover, …

AZ Court Decision Could Increase Agent E&O Premiums

The Arizona Supreme Court is weighing in on the state’s uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage selection form — a decision that could dramatically increase insurance agency’s errors and omissions premiums, according to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona. According to …

2010: A Revolutionary Year for Truckers Insurance

The year 2010 might be considered revolutionary, as it is ushering in more changes for those who provide insurance for truckers than the industry has seen in a decade. Motor carriers, defined as anyone who uses a vehicle that has …

Lindsay Lohan Offers Lessons in Auto Insurance

Risky Behavior Affects Coverage for Movie Productions, Too In all the commotion of Lindsay Lohan’s fall from grace, little attention has been paid to the impact her risky behavior will have on her insurance – auto, home, life, health, and …