California News

Settlement for Countrywide Financial ID Theft Victims Advanced

A federal judge in Kentucky has given preliminary approval to a settlement between Countrywide Financial Corp., and millions of customers whose detailed financial information was exposed in a security breach. Under the terms of the settlement, Countrywide, now owned by …

Nevada Probes Allegations of Shoddy Work on Bridge

Nevada transportation officials are investigating claims by a construction worker who says a new highway bridge south of Reno, Nev., is unsafe because he was ordered to use substandard concrete to save money building it. David Lee said he did …

The Shaw Group of Eureka, Calif., and its affiliates: Anderson, Robinson & Starkey Inc.; Shaw & Petersen Insurance Inc.; PS Insurance Inc. dba Shaw Insurance Services; and Harbers Insurance Agency Inc. are the newest members to join PacWest Alliance Insurance …

S. California Agent In Jail for Pocketing Premium

California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that Rosa De Romero De Rosa (AKA Rosa D. Rosa), 53, of Huntington Park, was arrested Dec. 22 and faces one felony count of grand theft after allegedly taking a premium payment and …

PacWest Joined by Eureka-Based Group

PacWest Alliance Insurance Services, Inc. announces that The Shaw Group of Eureka, CA and its affiliates: Anderson, Robinson & Starkey, Inc.; Shaw & Petersen Insurance, Inc.; PS Insurance, Inc. dba Shaw Insurance Services; and Harbers Insurance Agency, Inc. are the …

Henle Named South Texas State Executive Director for Farmers Insurance

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has named John Henle as South Texas state executive director. Henle replaces Larry Pratt who has been promoted to vice president – Sales in the company’s Los Angeles headquarters. Henle began his career with Farmers …

WKF&C Agency Offers New Habitational Package Policy

WKF&C Agency of California, based in Sacramento, is now offering a new, comprehensive habitational package policy. Thomas J. Kennedy, president & CEO of WKF&C Agency, Inc. said the firm is expanding its product offerings in the Western states and provides …

Former Agent in S. California Arrested for Identity Theft

California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that James Alfred Morris, 66, of Covina, has been arrested and charged with eight felony counts of identity theft and six felony counts of grand theft after allegedly stealing a man’s identity in …

Scientists Update California Tsunami Maps

Scientists have released updated tsunami maps pinpointing California coasts vulnerable to giant waves generated by an undersea earthquake. Previous hazard maps only covered select coastal communities and focused on flooding risks from locally occurring temblors. The second-generation maps, released Thursday …

Increasing Benefits Lengthens Workers’ Compensation Claim Duration: Study

States that increase the maximum weekly benefit for workers compensation can expect to see injured workers with temporary total disability making claims for longer, almost a week longer, according to a new study released by the National Council on Compensation …