A California voter initiative that will appear on the June 8, 2010, ballot aimed at rewarding drivers who have had insurance for some time to be eligible for a “persistency discount,” even if they change carriers could result in a …
A new insurance industry study has found that state laws banning the use of handheld devices to make calls or send text messages while driving have not resulted in fewer vehicle crashes. The study, released Friday by the Highway Loss …
C.V. Starr & Co. (California) has appointed Michael Garrison president and CEO. The company is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of C. V. Starr & Co. Inc., and provides comprehensive casualty insurance solutions to a range of specialty classes, including …
Union General Insurance Services Inc. of Concord, Calif., has a vacant market avaialble to California agents. An a “A+” rated carrier is offering package coverage, general liability and property for vacant properties. Coverage is available for all types of habitational …
Los Angeles-based Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has appointed Susan Bithell vice president and chief underwriting officer. In her new role, Bithell will oversee the continued alignment of the company’s underwriting strategy, processes and methodology across a number of business …
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA) saw an 18.9 percent increase in use in 2009, compared with the year before. An aggressive outreach program and the tough economic conditions are credited …
Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West) has disbanded its Pacific Northwest Chapter and joined forces with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington (Big “I” Washington). According to IBA West, “in light of continuing fiscal and …
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said that his position has become too politicized and should return to being one that’s appointed by the governor. Poizner, who is seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination, made the comments during a meeting of the …
The Surplus Lines Association of California elected new officers and directors at its annual meeting. The officers are: Chairman Les Ross of Crump Insurance Services Inc.; Vice Chairman Pat Hanley of Socius Insurance Services Inc.; Secretary-Treasurer Davis Moore of Worldwide …
Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West), awarded the Ramsden/Sullivan Memorial Award to Robert B. Suhr and slated its officers and directors for 2010 at its annual meeting. Suhr is a Santa Clara, Calif., independent insurance agent and …
