California DOI News

California to Streamline Independent Adjuster Licensing Process

A new program to streamline the licensing process for independent adjusters has been announced by California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. A Universal Claims Certification (UCC) program from Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) has been created to streamline the licensing …

Jones Orders Workers’ Comp Insurers to Report Federal Income Tax Savings

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced earlier this week he has issued an order that every insurer licensed to write workers’ compensation insurance in the state must report their federal income tax savings annually through a rate filing in light …

California DOI Approves First Coverage Protecting Landlords Leasing to Marijuana Industry

The first insurance coverage for commercial landlords that addresses risks specific to renting to cannabis businesses, has been approved by California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. California Mutual Insurance Company is the first insurer in the state approved to add Lessor’s …

California Beauty Contestant Arrested for Workers’ Comp Fraud

Officials say a 22-year-old beauty pageant contestant has been arrested in California after being caught on video walking comfortably in high heels while collecting workers’ compensation benefits after saying she had a broken toe. The state Department of Insurance said …