In this Issue
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Editor's NoteAre We Really California Dreamin”
When I moved to California eight years ago, I had accomplished a... -
FeaturesIIS Conference Hears Industry Leaders’ Views on Current Concerns
The International Insurance Society's 39th Annual Seminar, held at... -
FeaturesSafeco Puts Halt on New Calif. Homeowners Policies
Seattle-based Safeco Corp. has stopped selling homeowners policies in... -
NewsbriefsCalif. Judge Gives Split Decision on Local Privacy Ordinances:
A split decision issued recently by a federal judge in California in... -
NewsbriefsCommonwealth Court Grants PA. Dept.’s Petition for Legion, Villanova Companies
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner M. Diane Koken announced recently... -
FeaturesAlliance Encouraged by GAO Report on Medical Liability Crisis:
The Alliance of American Insurers believes the U.S. General... -
FeaturesISO Reports Insurers Expected to Pay $4.9B for Q2 Cat Losses:
The Alliance of American Insurers believes the U.S. General... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Man Pleads Guilty to Auto Fraud
Brian Wynn Stevens, 34, of Helendale, Calif., pled guilty to one... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Man Surrenders to Authorities
Chad Matt Schmidt, 33, of Walnut Creek, surrendered to authorities on... -
Fraud RoundupMinister Charged with Felony Insurance Fraud
A California Baptist minister has been charged with 17 felony counts... -
Fraud RoundupSAAB Insurance Agent Charged with Fraud
Grand Theft charges were filed against a licensed agent and owner of... -
FeaturesSeeking Stability in the Surety Bond Market
The past two years have resulted in a time of turmoil for the surety... -
Cover StoryUninsured Drivers Travel Under the Radar
Two things are abundantly clear when it comes to the issue of... -
FeaturesHealth Care Costs Play Major Role in Company’s Fortunes
The cost of health care is the most popular issue that politicians,... -
FeaturesnuServe Allows Agents to Identify Risks Quickly
In today's fast-paced business world, technology is an invaluable... -
FeaturesOne Year After Sarbanes-Oxley, a Fresh Look at D&O Underwriting
The anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) has opened... -
FeaturesPitfalls to Avoid in Running a Captive Premium Finance Company
This is the third and final part in a series of articles discussing... -
Parting ShotsDespite Compulsory Coverage Laws, Fight Against UMs Marches On
Compulsory auto insurance. It sounds like the "silver bullet" for the...