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Insurers Boost California Economy by $30.2B

California has a near $2 trillion economy that ranks it as a global financial power, thanks in part to a multi-billion dollar boost from the property/casualty insurance industry, according to a new report. Insurers contributed $30.2 billion to California’s 2011 …

Big Rigs Drive Big Risk for Cars

When big rig trucks and cars collide, the laws of physics determine the outcome. Most often, the smaller vehicle bears the brunt of the damage. The Insurance Information Network of California, the California Highway Patrol and the California Trucking Association …

More Than 2M California Homes Exposed to High Wildfire Danger

More than two million California homes face extreme wildfire hazards, according to new research by the insurance industry. Analysis by the Insurance Information Network of California and Verisk Insurance Solutions – Underwriting reveals that the majority of high-risk homes are …

New Study Finds Hybrid Cars Offer More Crash Protection

Passengers in hybrid-powered cars are about 25 percent less likely to be injured in a crash than those in their conventional-powered counterparts, according to research released today. According to new research by the Highway Loss Data Institute, the additional weight …