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WRN Southern California Cluster Arises

Three previously unrelated Southern California insurance agencies have formed a cluster to share large clients, pool resources, ensure perpetuation, maintain independence – and to grow their cluster. Lloyd S. Berkett Insurance, L/B/W Insurance and Vinsa Insurance Associates have formed a …

NAMIC Frets Over Workers’ Comp Bills in Hawaii

There are several workers’ compensation-related bills moving through Hawaii state legislature that one trade group is watching closely. The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies is keeping its eye on three workers’ comp-related bills the group worries can impact costs …

$9M Settlement For Boy’s Cerebral Palsy from Hawaii Hospital

Attorneys for a Virginia boy with cerebral palsy say his family and the military hospital in Hawaii where he was born have reached a tentative $9 million settlement. The amount, put on the record in federal court in Honolulu on …

Pot Workplace Law Will Get Review From Colorado Supreme Court

Pot may be legal in Colorado, but you can still be fired for using it. Now Colorado’s Supreme Court has agreed to review a marijuana-related firing in a case that could have big implications for the state’s pot smokers. The …

White & Co. Names Seggie Assistant Vice President in California

Santa Monica, Calif.-based White & Company Insurance Inc. named Amber Seggie assistant vice president. Seggie joined the firm in 2012 after having started her own business, Seggie Insurance Services LLC the year before, specializing in insurance for the fitness industry. …

California Lawmakers OK School Planning For Abuse, Safety

The California state Assembly has approved two bills that would require school districts to make detailed plans for reporting child abuse and prepare for violent incidents on campus. AB135 by Democratic Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan of Alamo requires school districts to …

Dairy Lien Lawsuit Reversed by Idaho Supreme Court

The Idaho Supreme Court says a lien on cattle feed only lasts as long as the feed does, and doesn’t apply to the animals that consume the food. The ruling reversed a lower court’s decision in a lawsuit between Farmers …

San Francisco Firefighter Alleges Defamation Over Asiana Crash

A San Francisco firefighter has filed a legal claim alleging fire officials falsely identified her to the media as the person responsible for killing a 16-year-old survivor of the Asiana Airlines crash, a newspaper reported. Fire officials wanted to protect …

Capital Names Stanwood Northwest Regional Field Executive

Capital Insurance Group named Bryan Stanwood regional field executive for the Northwest region. Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah have been combined to form the Northwest Region for CIG, with Stanwood overseeing operations. Stanwood was formerly the Washington state regional manager. …

Capital Insurance Names Batozech Northern California Field Executive

Capital Insurance Group named Jeff Batozech as the regional field executive of Northern California. CIG has combined its North Coast, Bay Area and Sacramento regions into the newly formed Northern California Region and advancing Batozech, the former Regional Manager of …

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