I posted before about the State Farm contractors who blew the whistle on State Farm’s handling of Hurricane Katrina cases. Well, the State Farm subcontractor who employed the whistleblowers has decided that it would be a good idea to sue…
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More on the race for insurance commissioner
I have come across to posts from this summer from a friend of mine, George Wallace. George is a CPCU and attorney in LA. While he and I are on different sides of the industry, we have the commonality of…
Customer service is still lacking
As I was calling adjusters back today, I realized that there is still something lacking in the insurance industry: customer service. As a former adjuster, I think I know a thing or two about this topic. Heck, I have written…
Driving Tip
This is insurance related because if you follow this tip you will limit your exposure to being in an auto accident. Ready? Set? (I know, the drama is building.) KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL! Are you surprised? Impressed…
Do me a favor?
It is not often that I ask you to do me a favor. However, this one is a good one. As you know, I wrote to all of the candidates for Insurance Commissioner and asked them to allow me to…
Race for Insurance Commissioner
I generally do not get political on this blog. That is not the purpose. The purpose is to provide information and insights into insurance matters to you. But, I think the race for Insurance Commissioner is important. So, a few…
Come meet me this weekend
For those of you in Northern California, I will be at the Sacramento Reptile Show all weekend. It is a great event. You can get more information here. If you do come, stop by and say hi.
Farmers Ordered To Pay Refund
A San Diego judge has ordered Farmers Insurance to pay $115 million to customers who paid in installments. Farmers has vowed to appeal. This is interesting. Rates, as you know from my last post, are set by the Dept. of…
Check out the BAR
No, I do not mean the local establishment down the road that serves adult beverages. I mean the Bureau of Automotive Repair. The BAR regulates automotive repair facilities, including mechanics and body shops. Here is an example of the good…
Want to know about an insurance company
Here is a helpful link I have found on the California Dept. of Insurance website. The link provides you with information on an insurance company. From the website itself: Use a partial or full company name to search for an…