September 15, 2025

California Commissioner Pushes for Wildfire Recovery Bill, Other Legislation

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign several wildfire and health-related bills that have passed the Legislature and are now awaiting the governor’s approval. “They reflect our collective responsibility to help individuals, communities, and businesses …

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Study: Medical Costs Double in California Comp Claims Associated With Functional Restoration Programs

Claims associated with functional restoration programs in California’s workers’ compensation system averaged $234,003 total, 59% higher than matched non-FRP claims, a new study shows. A study from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute out this week examines FRPs, multidisciplinary treatments aimed …

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Skyward Specialty Names Zitzmann as President of Inland Marine and Transactional Property

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group recruited Christopher Zitzmann as President of Inland Marine and Transactional Property. With more than two decades of experience in the property and inland marine markets, Zitzmann is known for his deep industry expertise, leadership and building …

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People Moves: World Insurance Associates Adds Posey as Lead of Market Relationships

World Insurance Associates announced today that Zach Posey has joined as its new leader of market relationships. Posey, who is based in Chicago, will engage with contingent capital providers to include insurers in developing unique solutions for clients, trading partners …

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California Extending Cap-And-Trade Program Aimed at Advancing State Climate Goals

California will extend a key climate program under a bill state lawmakers passed Saturday, sending the measure to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has championed it as a crucial tool to respond to the Trump administration’s environmental rollbacks. The Democrat-dominated Legislature …

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