When it comes to mixing insurance and politics, the two might as well be one in the same for California Assemblyman Ken Cooley. Cooley, D-Rancho Cordova, started his career in the 1970s working on earthquake issues with a unit of …
The Main Street America Group has introduced its commercial product line, featuring its flagship main line business owners policy (Main Line BOP), to independent agents who represent the super-regional property/casualty insurance carrier’s Austin Mutual Insurance Co. in Oregon. This launch …
Michael P. Golden has joined Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund as a strategic relationship manager. Golden will be responsible for building and strengthening our relationships and results with global brokers. Most recently Golden was an executive vice president at Zurich, where …
PG&E Corp., owner of California’s largest utility, said it will settle “substantially all” remaining personal injury and property damage claims from a 2010 natural gas pipeline explosion that killed eight people. The utility announced the agreement today in a regulatory …
When it comes to digital and social media marketing there’s a lot of white noise, with plenty of consultants, authorities, know-it-alls and bloggers on the popular topics. Amid a sea of advice on those topics, there is at least one …
From agent to politician, state Sen. Ted Gaines wants back in the insurance business – this time as the state’s top regulator of the industry. Gaines, R-Roseville, recently announced he’s running for California’s insurance commissioner post, likely pitting him again …
Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. named Matthew Slotkin vice president of new business development in the Woodland Hills, Calif. office. Slotkin has several years of executive recruitment experience and has previously worked with Poms & Associates in an independent …
The state Senate has approved a bill to prevent professional athletes who spent most of their careers with teams in other states from filing workers’ compensation claims in California. AB1309, by Democratic Assemblyman Henry Perea of Fresno, would block future …
Scientists are assessing the damage from a massive wildfire burning around Yosemite National Park, laying plans to protect habitat and waterways as the fall rainy season approaches. Members of the federal Burned Area Emergency Response team were hiking the rugged …
The MGIS Companies Inc. named Paul Fischerkeller assistant vice president of medical professional liability insurance sales. Fischerkeller will be responsible for managing and growing the firm’s MPL business, including managing sales and broker relationships, and spearheading business development opportunities. Fischerkeller …
