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California Woman Blinded in Eye by Flying Disc Settles Suit for $3M

A woman who was blinded in one eye by a flying golf disc at a Southern California park has settled a lawsuit for $3 million. The Daily Breeze of Torrance reported that the settlement involves Noreen Goodbody. She was struck …

Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Adds New All Risk Property Program in 50 States

San Diego, CA, October 19 2015 – Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. (Arrowhead), one of the largest program administrators in the country, announced today the addition of a new Commercial All Risk property insurance program with offices on both the …

Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC Hires Lee Glaser as the Senior Vice President of the Commercial Division

San Diego, CA, October 15 2015 – Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC, a National multi-line program administrator, welcomes Lee Glaser as the new Senior Vice President of the Commercial Division. In his new role, Lee will be responsible for the …

Insurers in Massive California Fires Agree to Claim Handling Reforms

Insurers handling wildfire damage from the Valley and Butte wildfires last month in Northern California has agreed to a claims handling process to help fire victims begin their recovery more quickly, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced on Wednesday. More than …

California Commissioner OKs Metlife Ridesharing Insurance for Lyft Drivers

Lyft drivers have a new ridesharing insurance option covering all three ridesharing periods and offering liability coverage with the option to add additional coverages. Those changes came to light on Monday with the introduction of a new product, approved by …

American Claims Management Tapped for Constitution Insurance’s Claims Management

San Diego, CA, October 12 2015– American Claims Management (ACM) has been chosen as the third party claims administrator for Constitution Insurance Company (CIC) for their personal property product division, effective September 1. ACM’s ability to offer a total package …

Another Report Shows California Workers’ Comp Reforms Working

A new study on worker’s compensation across 17 states shows that reforms sometimes work – and such is the case of sweeping reforms made in California, the report shows. The Workers Compensation Research Institute, an independent, not-for-profit research organization based …

California Wants Half Its Power from Renewable Energy by 2030

Gov. Jerry Brown dramatically increased California’s climate-change goals, committing the state to use renewable energy for half its electricity and make existing buildings twice as energy-efficient in just 15 years. Brown tried for an even stronger measure that also would …

California Wildfire Claims Top $1B as Peak Season Begins: Report

A report forecasts claims from two California wildfires last month will exceed $1 billion. Wildfires in 2015 have caused more damage and financial loss in the U.S. than in any other year since 2007, according to the report. Peak U.S. …

California Doctor Indicted in $150M Insurance Fraud Not in Custody, D.A. Says

Los Angeles prosecutors say the doctor who orchestrated a $150 million insurance fraud scheme and allowed his assistant to perform surgeries is not in custody in Germany as they had previously reported. A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles district attorney …