The California Department of Insurance has announced that it will be joining the Department of Industrial Relations to fight against the state’s emerging underground economy. The two agencies have formed the Labor Enforcement Task Force in order to crack down on the violations against the state’s insurance and labor regulations that are rampant in this offshoot economy. Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones notes that this economy is mostly comprised of businesses who hire employees that are not fit for certain types of work. These businesses often fabricate documents concerning their employees…
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California’s Insurance Solutions highlights the necessity of insurance coverage for restaurants during the holiday season
For California’s eateries, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. To help these companies deal with the added liability inherent with more business, Insurance Solutions, a large insurance organization based in California, has launched a new campaign to help promote insurance amongst restaurants and other eateries. As part of the campaign, the company will also be promoting safety techniques that can keep employees and consumers safe during the holiday rush. Insurance Solutions believes that preparation will help companies save on costly insurance events. According to Insurance Solutions, businesses…
Read MoreStatewide brings contractor insurance services into Washington state
Leading general liability insurance, commercial vehicle coverage, workers compensation and bonds provider for contractors, Statewide Insurance Brokers, has announced that it has broadened its contractor insurance offerings to include Washington State. The insurer has been providing these products to thousands of contractors of all forms from painters to electricians, since 1995. Today, Statewide Insurance is operating in seven states – Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Minnesota, and California – but has plans for widening. According to one of the company’s senior underwriters, Lana Matar, demand is what is fueling their…
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