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Calif. Employers Face New Workers’ Comp Posting Requirements

As of Oct. 8, California employers must begin distributing an updated version of the workers’ compensation new hire pamphlet to all employees hire on or after that date; post revised workers’ comp employee posting notices; provide an updated version of …

Arrowhead Announces Instant Online Workers’ Compensation Quotes

San Diego, CA, 08/17/2010 – ARROWHEAD General Insurance Agency, Inc. has announced its producers can now receive instant quotes for Workers’ Compensation submissions under $15,000 in written premium through the new Quick Quote platform at ArrowheadExchange.com, Arrowhead’s online quoting portal. …

Calif. Considers Encouraging Insurers to Go ‘Green’

The California Senate Appropriations Committee is considering a bill that would establish a new program to encourage insurer investments in qualified environmentally friendly investments. Specifically, AB 1011 would authorize insurers to claim a tax credit against the gross premiums tax …

U.S. Gives States Cash to Police Health Insurance Rate Hikes

A $46 million round of grants will help U.S. states boost oversight of health insurance premium hikes and keep down costs, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday. All but a few states will receive $1 …

H. Linwood Insurance Appoints Novy Senior Broker

H. Linwood Insurance Services Inc. of Carlsbad, Calif., has named Terri Novy a senior broker. She has five years of insurance industry experious, having previously worked as a broker for State Farm Insurance.

101 Sales & Marketing Ideas

From … how to research and obtain referrals, why it’s important to listen to clients, what to do with social media, where to advertise and what to say … to how to use a questionnaire, court records, a disposable phone …

It Figures

25% Percent of the oil from the BP gusher in the Gulf of Mexico that had not been captured or evaporated by the end of July, according to Carol Browner, energy and climate change adviser to President Barack Obama. Government …

MyNewMarkets: New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Manufacturers Market Detail: Penn Millers Insurance Co.’s (www.pennmillers.com) manufacturers program offers property, crime, liability, automobile …

Report: Improve Benefits for Injured North Dakota Workers

An unusual North Dakota workers’ compensation law provides reduced benefits when a job injury worsens a medical problem the employee already has, and a consultant told state lawmakers on Friday they should repeal it. The move would mean about $4.8 …

Topa Insurance Receives A- Credit Rating

A.M. Best has affirmed Los Angeles-based Topa Insurance Co.’s credit rating of A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook. According to the rating agency, the stable rating is based on the consolidated operating performance and financial condition of Topa and its …