April 17, 2006
News Currents California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger won’t be making major workers’ compensation movements this year regarding permanent disability, according to an industry lobbyist. “[Schwarzenegger’s] administration reiterated its original position recently that it would reexamine the permanent disability schedule after 18 …
April 17, 2006
California State Compensation Insurance Fund policyholders can learn how to use ergonomics to create a safer workplace at a free workshop at the organization’s Oakland District Office on April 18-19. Ergonomics, “the science of fitting the job to the worker …
April 3, 2006
As California political race heats up for governor, lieutenant governor, insurance commissioner, and attorney general, the insurance industry is speculating who will lead the state – and how that will affect insurance agents, brokers and insurers. To alleviate some of …
April 3, 2006
As California political race heats up for governor, lieutenant governor, insurance commissioner, and attorney general, the insurance industry is speculating who will lead the state — and how that will affect insurance agents, brokers and insurers. To alleviate some of …
March 28, 2006
California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund will be hosting a free ergonomics workshop at its Sacramento District Office on March 29-30. Ergonomics – “the science of fitting the job to the worker rather than forcing the worker to fit the job” …
February 20, 2006
Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services has appointed Richard Robin president. He will be responsible for overall operations, including underwriting, marketing and administration. Ed Robin will continue to serve as chairman and will remain responsible for overall management and direction of …
February 19, 2006
People Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services has appointed Richard Robin president. He will be responsible for overall operations, including underwriting, marketing and administration. Ed Robin will continue to serve as chairman and will remain responsible for overall management and direction …
February 6, 2006
President George W. Bush declared 10 California counties that were battered by storms and flooding over the holidays as disaster areas where homeowners and businesses will be eligible for federal aid, the White House announced. The presidential declaration, which Gov. …
January 27, 2006
Citing the risks exposed by Hurricane Katrina, a group of California Assembly Democrats unveiled legislation that could block some development in flood-prone areas and require homeowners living on flood plains to have flood insurance. Meanwhile, Assembly Republicans proposed a pay-as-you-go …
January 23, 2006
Just like traffic, higher gasoline prices and high housing costs, Californians have come to expect certain things living in the Golden State. Most recently, it has been the rainy season, which many insurance agents and claims adjusters know like clockwork. …