By mixing education with entertainment, Western States Surplus Line Conference (WSSLC) Two Thousand is sure to provide an ideal specialized forum for the surplus line industry. The Surplus Line Association of Idaho is hosting this year’s conference July 30-Aug. 2 …
The negotiations are still in the works, but the fact is that Kemper Insurance Companies has won the right to take over Superior National Insurance Co. On May 3, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) issued a request for proposals …
A definitive purchase agreement has been signed for the acquisition of Columbus, Ohio-based Century Surety Group (CSG) for $31 million, to a consortium of financial entities led by CSG management. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. CSG is a …
Skateboarding started in the 1950s when two California surfers—waiting for the next big swell- nailed their roller skates to a 2×4 and discovered they could surf the sidewalk. But it took the urethane wheel in 1973 to get the sport …
After processing a record $1,524,697,215 in premiums during 1999, the Surplus Line Association of California (SLA) continued to post an increase in premium volume through May of 2000. The overall numbers imply that the SLA is on the right track …
Chalk up 2000 as another year for making great strides in passing legislation relating to deregulation. Since 1997, 21 states have passed laws deregulating commercial lines to one degree or another. “In 2000, we had seven additional states, so we’re …
According to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), a number of factors have combined to create a more favorable market for establishments seeking liquor liability insurance, including the responsibility assumed by owners and operators of eating and drinking establishments and stricter …
Today, there are roughly 51.5 million public and private school students and 3 million teachers in the United States, according to the NationalSchool Boards Association. And although these schools are scattered across the country, they are all faced with similar …
On May 24, the California Senate passed SB 1899 despite opposition from industry groups. The bill, sponsored by Senator John Burton (D-San Francisco), has been referred to the Assembly Judiciary Committee for further consideration. The bill-which would likely take effect …
It’s spring home-buying season, and realtors throughout California are reporting that despite interest rate fluctuations and a seesawing stock market, the real estate market is hotter than ever. From Ventura to Riverside, buyers are paying top dollar for houses and …
