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kWh Analytics, Aspen Raise Capacity for Property Insurance, Renewable Projects

kWh Analytics Inc. secured an increase in its capacity agreement with Aspen Insurance to support its property insurance offering for renewable energy projects. With this increase, kWh Analytics can underwrite up to $75 million per renewable energy project location and …

People Moves: SLA of California Elects New Leadership

The Surplus Line Association of California (SLA), headquartered in San Ramon, California, elected Rich Gobler of Burns and Wilcox as chair of the SLA Board of Directors. Also elected to leadership were John Washington of Arch Insurance Group as vice …

California Self-Insured Group Applauds Workers’ Comp Classification Changes

The California Restaurant Mutual Benefit Corp. is applauding upcoming changes in workers’ compensation classifications for California’s restaurant and hospitality sectors, The changes were announced by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California. The update to the classification system is …

Vintage Ferrari Owners’ Favorite Mechanic Charged With Theft, Fraud

Few mechanics post photos of themselves on Venetian canals, brag about buying $30,000 artworks or frequent the George V Hotel in Paris and Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. But this was the life Donnie Callaway portrayed via social media to …

Alliant Insurance Services Acquires Vinsa Insurance Associates in California

Alliant Insurance Services acquired Vinsa Insurance Associates within its Alliant Public Entity division, expanding its footprint in California. Based in Lancaster, California, Vinsa is an independent property/casualty insurance agency that specializes in providing insurance coverage services for commercial and personal …

People Moves: IC International Appoints Kim VP; WCF Promotes Riedley to SVP and Curtis to CUO, Small Business; Island Insurance Promotes Onofrietti and Chong

IC International Appoints Kim Vice President IC International, headquartered in Honolulu, appointed Nova Kim as vice president. Kim oversees the execution of IC International strategy and provides oversight of daily operations. Kim has more than 30 years of experience in …

Oregon Schools Sued for $9M After Young Girl Allegedly Raped

A young girl and her guardian have sued an Oregon nonprofit organization, Portland Public Schools and Multnomah County for $9 million, alleging they were negligent when male classmates sexually abused her at school and raped her during an after-school program …

People Moves: BenefitMall Expands Southern California Team

BenefitMall named Patrice Evart a benefits sales executive for Southern California. Evart has 30 years of experience specializing in employee benefits for employers in Southern California. She recently joined BenefitMall after more than 25 years at Warner Pacific, most recently …

California Lawmakers Introduce Disaster Resiliency Bill to Aid State’s Insurance Issues

California representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) introduced the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2024. H.R. 7849 would provide homeowners in disaster-prone regions with incentives to harden their properties against wildfires and other risks. The legislation is …

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation Fines State Farm $200K

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation issued a $200,000 fine against State Farm after the company reportedly failed to send notices over the past six years informing its insureds of their ability to request an annual credit check, which could …

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