An Oregon family thinks their dog is worth $1.6 MILLION! Their dog was run over by a neighbor and they are suing to recover emotional distress, in addition to economic loss. Now, before I start this, I should admit my…
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A Response to Garamendi’s Charges
Harvey Rosenfield, the Prop 103 author, recently responded to charges made by the Department of Insurance that the insurance companies are trying to blackmail the commissioner. You can read Harvey’s comments here. And, now, I promise to leave politics alone…
Insurance Company Blackmail? Part 2
In a doozy of a follow up, Insurance Commissioner Garamendi has sent a letter to the FBI, US Attorney and California Attorney General requesting an investigation of this attempted blackmail. Now, the cynical side of me has two reactions: First,…
Insurance Company Blackmail?
If this is true, WOW! The Department of Insurance issued a press release today that will blow you away. Basically, the insurance industry told Garamendi to either drop his proposed regulations or be bomarded with a negative ad campaign. Now,…
Title Insurance: Kickback Scam?
I don’t usually talk about title insurance, but when the chance comes up, why not? After all, a lot of my readers either own a home or will be buying a home at some point in time. So, title insurance…
Insurance Companies Pulling Out Now
After the hurricane season of 2005, many insurance companies are pulling out of the homeowners insurance market. They claim that they cannot handle the amount of losses and that the government should take a bigger role in providing catastrophe insurance…
Free Identity Theft Program
I have written before about insurance companies offering identity theft protection with your insurance policy. However, the programs cost money. Well, I came across a free identity theft program. Jenifer Miller of Green Valley Mortgage, in cooperation with the Solano…
Nothing But Nets
I am going off topic for a minute today. I know I am not posting regularly right now, but it will become more regular soon. In the meantime, I bring you this special (thanks to Rick Reilly)……………….. Every DAY nearly…
“Tort Reform” Form
For those of you who like to read about tort reform, my friend Ben Glass recently put out his most current newsletter. In it, you will find a form you can sign and give to your doctor. After reading this,…
DOI Arrests Broker for Theft
Here is the text of a press release I received today from the Department of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces the Arrest of Former L.A. Insurance Broker for Allegedly Pocketing $381,966 in Liability Insurance Premiums from Clients Former broker…