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Homeowners Confused About Insurance Coverage: Survey

2013-05-14T17:08:00Z

May 14th, 2013

Published by The Insurance Journal

Many homeowners do not understand what exposures are covered under their home insurance policy, according to a new consumer survey.

Traffic stops go digital with e-insurance cards

2013-05-09T16:28:00Z

May 8th, 2013

By Jess Rollins

Published by USA Today

State legislatures nationwide are hoping a tweak in statutes will save drivers from tickets or at least spare them from digging through their glove boxes, wallets or pocketbooks for their insurance cards.

On The Trail of Snail Mail

2013-05-06T19:31:00Z

By Armand Feliciano

May 2nd, 2013

Published by Capitol Weekly

Imagine asking your insurance company to email you your policy renewal forms and finding out that your insurer can only send it to you by regular mail. The digital age enables consumers to do most of their personal business online like paying your mortgage or bills, shopping, checking in for a flight. You name it, people are doing it on their phone or computer.

California insurers, Commissioner Jones headed for showdown

2013-05-01T15:57:00Z

April 30th, 2013

By Dan Walters

Published by The Sacramento Bee

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones and the state's insurance companies are headed for a legal showdown over whether his power to regulate premiums includes a responsibility to provide insurers with a fair profit.

Dangerous Wildfire Season Predicted for California

2013-04-26T16:59:00Z

LOS ANGELES -- Californians can expect a dangerous summer wildfire season due to a dry winter that has left the normally green hills of spring parched and tinder-dry, authorities warned.

California bills would add restrictions on teen drivers

2013-04-23T21:16:00Z

April 23rd, 2013

By Melody Gutierrez

Published by The Sacramento Bee

California lawmakers moved Monday to further restrict teenage drivers, including approval of one measure to require that newly licensed 18- and 19-year-olds follow rules that now apply to younger motorists.

Top 10 Driving Distractions Involved in Fatal Car Crashes

2013-04-18T16:46:00Z

April 4th, 2013

Published by Claims Journal

Of the more than 65,000 people killed in car crashes over the past two years, one in 10 were in crashes where at least one of the drivers was distracted. That’s according to police report data analyzed by Erie Insurance in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a nationwide census of fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Hot Wheels Classics: Thefts of 1957 Chevrolets

2013-04-10T15:47:00Z

Published by NICB

April 10th, 2013

DES PLAINES, Ill. – The ’57 Chevy is instantly recognized by auto enthusiasts the world over and equally cherished by discriminating auto thieves as well. Last August, none other than television therapist Dr. Phil McGraw had to be consoled after learning that his ‘57 Chevy, valued at $100,000 was stolen from a repair shop in Burbank, Calif. It was one of 42 thefts of ’57 Chevys reported to law enforcement in 2012.

Good News: Progress Reported in Teen Passenger Safety

2013-04-05T16:23:00Z

April 5th, 2013

Published by The Insurance Journal

A new report on teen driver safety by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm shows encouraging trends among teen passengers

California's Flood Future: Recommendations for Managing California's Flood Risk

2013-04-04T16:33:00Z

4/4/13

CA Dept. of Water Resources and US Army Corps of Engineers have released the report, "California's Flood Future: Recommendations for Managing California's Flood Risk," outlines seven recommendations to improve public safety, foster environmental stewardship and support economic stability, says "$580 billion in assets are exposed to flood risk throughout the state, and 7 million Californians live in a floodplain."

Texting in traffic: Adults worse than teens

2013-03-28T16:37:00Z

Larry Copeland

Published by USA Today

March 28th, 2013

Forget teenagers. Adults are the biggest texting-while-driving problem in the USA. What's worse — they know it's wrong.

Many in Sacramento County will save on flood insurance for several years

2013-03-21T22:50:00Z

By Brad Branan

Published: The Sacramento Bee

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013 - 12:00 am | Page 1A

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/19/5273725/many-in-sacramento-county-will.html#storylink=cpy

It may be called Dry Creek, but when it floods, "it's a monster" that carries 14,000 cubic feet of water per second, said Sacramento Countycivil engineer George Booth

NICB Says Staged Accidents Targeting Big Rigs Could Turn Deadly

2013-03-14T16:36:00Z

March 14th, 2013

Published by NICB

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today warned drivers in the Las Vegas area to be on the lookout for criminals targeting trucks in a deliberate attempt to cause an accident for the purpose of collecting insurance money.

MORENO VALLEY: Families seek reimbursement for possessions burned in fire

2013-03-13T17:33:00Z

By Brain Rokos

March 13, 2013

Published by The Press-Enterprise

Eight Moreno Valley families seeking reimbursement from the owner of their apartment complex after their possessions were destroyed in a January fire received the same, unwelcome news as many other uninsured renters before them: They are likely out of luck.

ConsumerWatchdog Again Sole Recipient of State Insurance Fees, Pocketing Nearly $780K in 2012

2013-02-28T20:34:00Z

February 28,2013

By Steven Maviglio

Published by The California Majority Report

For the fifth straight year, the group that wrote a state ballot initiative to regulate auto insurance rates has been the sole beneficiary of a provision that awards fees to outside interests who intervene in rate cases, according to new statistics issued by the California Department of Insurance.

Rural fire fee faces new challenge

2013-02-25T23:15:00Z

February 23,2013

By Michael Gardner

Published by the UT San Diego

California lawmakers this year will once again square-off over how to pay for fighting wildfires and preventing outbreaks in the first place.

Buying a Gun? States Consider Insurance Rule

2013-02-22T22:41:00Z

By MICHAEL COOPER and MARY WILLIAMS WALSH

Published:The New York Times

February 21, 2013

Both sides in a nation sharply divided over guns seem to agree on at least one thing: a bigger role for the insurance industry in a heavily armed society. But just what that role should be, and whether insurers will choose to accept it, are much in dispute.

Buying a Gun? States Consider Insurance Rule

2013-02-22T22:37:00Z

By MICHAEL COOPER and MARY WILLIAMS WALSH

Published:The New York Times

February 21, 2013

If a Meteorite Hits Your Home, Are You Insured?

2013-02-19T17:55:00Z

February 15,2013

By Victor Luckerson

Published by TIME

It’s been an odd day for Earth and celestial objects. A 10-ton meteorite exploded near the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, injuring hundreds and causing widespread panic. Meanwhile, a 143,000-ton asteroid passed just 17,000 miles away from Earth around 2:30 Eastern today, a little too close for comfort.

Despite rate increases, flood insurance is worth the cost

2013-02-11T18:18:00Z

By Lew Sichelman

February 10, 2013

Published by The Los Angeles Times

Homeowners will see increases in the rates they pay for flood insurance soon, if they haven't already, with owners of vacation homes seeing the biggest jump. But that isn't reason enough to drop coverage. Flood insurance is one of the best deals going.