DWC opens registration for 33rd annual Educational Conference By The California DWC Newsline, edited by adjustercom editor Lonce Lamonte - October 27, 2025 The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is pleased to announce that registration for its 33rd annual Educational Conference is now open. The conference will take place in person on March 5-6, 2026 at the Oakland Marriott City Center Hotel and on March 19-20, 2026 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Read More

Tariffs drive contents claims higher for property/casualty insurers: Insurance News Net  October 15, 2025 Tariffs are rewriting the math of content claims. Higher costs for consumer goods are impacting the cost of property/casualty insurers paying claims for contents of homes that are damaged or destroyed. In the past, contents were treated as too small to matter significantly in claims severity trends. But with tariffs raising the costs of items such as clothing, electronics and appliances, contents are now a source of volatility. These costs are further compounded by the increased severity and frequency of catastrophe claims.

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California Division of Workers’ Compensation announces 2026 profile audit review and full compliance audit performance By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - October 21, 2025 The Division of Workers’ Compensation’s (DWC) Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation posts draft regulations updating SJDB/RTW rules to online forum for public comment By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - October 20, 2025 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted proposed changes to its Supplemental Job Disp... Read More

The California Department of Insurance takes formidable action against Tesla Insurance Services, Inc., Tesla Insurance Company, and State National By Lonce Lamonte, editor, deriving the news from the publication from the California Department of Insurance - October 17, 2025 The California Department of Insurance (CDI) issued enforcement actions against Tesla Insurance Servic... Read More

For Halloween: A Ghostly Tale of Greed, Double Indemnity Policies, and the Gallows. By Jorge Alexandria - October 25, 2025 This is the season when the macabre, insurance, and entertainment meet. In keeping with that spirit, t... Read More

Attorney George Woolverton’s new firm name really is Woolverton Woolverton and Wolsey. It’s not Woolverton Wolsey and Woolverton. By Lonce Lamonte - October 20, 2025 George Woolverton, a veteran workers' compensation defense attorney who specializes in claims defense, labor law and 132a, liability ... Read More