It’s reasonable to assume that an avian flu pandemic could take flight in the near future, and companies need to prepare a response, according to Rick Casse, former director of business continuity planning for Gap Inc. Keeping that in mind, …
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear one hour of oral arguments on insurers’ use of credit reports, based on appeals filed by Safeco Insurance Co. of America and GEICO General Insurance Co., which was supported by friend of …
Somewhat akin to Rodney Dangerfield, smaller agents don’t seem to get any respect–or at least not as much respect as their larger counterparts. It is becoming difficult to keep the carriers they currently have, let alone attract new carriers. Yet …
“Pandemics happen. What we don’t know is when it’s going to happen and how bad it’s going to be,” according to Rick Casse, former director of business continuity planning for Gap Inc. Speaking to the Golden Gate Chapter of the …
California’s Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West) has launched a legal attack on what it is calling California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi’s attempt to illegally redefine agent and broker definitions. The association filed a petition with the …
A California correctional officer who was hurt while helping at an accident while on his way to work is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, the Third Appellate District Court of Appeal has ruled. The Court affirmed the Workers’ Compensation …
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed SB 832 by Sen. Don Perata, D-Oakland, that would have required by law that 75 percent of all punitive damage awards go to the state treasury rather than to the victim. In his statement …
Today “it’s tough to be a director and officer, and that means it’s tough to be a D&O underwriter,” according to Doug Poetzsch, senior vice president, head of specialty claims for Ace USA based in New York. Speaking on a …
It’s reasonable to assume that an avian flu pandemic could take flight in the near future, and companies need to prepare a response, according to Rick Casse, former director of business continuity planning for Gap Inc. Keeping that in mind, …
Somewhat akin to Rodney Dangerfield, smaller agents don’t seem to get any respect — or at least not as much respect as their larger counterparts. It is becoming difficult to keep the carriers they currently have, let alone attract new …
