Apparently, the current state administration is not happy with the workers compensation system in California. There are some within the administration who would like to lower costs even more. And, not surprisingly, there are some who think the system is…
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Insurance Fraud Update – An Agent Gets Busted!
Today’s story is about an insurance agent who committed insurance fraud. Apparently, a Farmers Insurance agent was taking premium and not sending it to the company. Those insureds then had no policy. OOPS! This is pretty blatant, but it is…
More Garbage from the Tort Reform Groups
So now the tort reform groups are attacking attorney advertising. Here is one of their editorials. Basically, they have a problem with trial lawyers advertising. Now, let me see if I can figure this out. They ONLY have a problem…
More on Insurance Commissioner Garamendi
As you know, one of my favorite topics is our state Insurance Commissioner. I think he does a very poor job regulating insurance companies. Part of the problem is that he is a perpetual politician who has no experience in…
A poem
This poem was passed on to me today. I do not know the original author. I pass it on for its value. It’s a Living it’s called customer service trying to help my fellow man make sense of the medical…
AIG to settle charges of price fixing
Here is a story that will not get a lot of press from other bloggers, especially the conservative, insurance company oriented bloggers. AIG has agreed to settle charges of price fixing. This may come down as the biggest settlement in…
More on Affordable Car Insurance
I have written before about the Department of Insurance’s plan to offer affordable auto insurance. California law has expanded a pilot program from LA and San Francisco to 9 other counties. Now, Mr. Garamendi wants to expand the program more…
Workers Compensation Savings: Does it add up?
The LA Times is reporting about a report being sent to the Governor and legislature showing state businesses have saved $8.1 MILLION since the Governor’s work comp reforms have been enacted. That is great for California businesses. However, the problem…
Disaster Programs for Californians
Courtesy of NBC11 in San Francisco, I am providing you a list of programs that may be available to Californians in the event of a disaster. Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable. Initial assistance may…
Small Claims Court – Are Attorneys Allowed?
In California Small Claims Court, are lawyers allowed in the proceedings? Attorneys cannot appear and represent clients as an advocate in small claims court. However, attorneys can, and often do, assist with the preparation for the trial. Attorneys may also…