California’s Department of Insurance Receives Honor As Model For Diversity And Gender Equality By Lonce Lamonte and the California Department of Insurance - April 18, 2018 The California Department of Insurance today was honored at the 2018 Gender Equity Challenge Forum for its commitment to increase diversity within the insurance industry through Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones' Insurance Diversity Initiative. The department is among one of the nine honorees and the only public agency to receive this notable recognition. "The California Insurance Diversity Initiative started a conversation among insurers, diverse suppliers, governing board members, advocates, and stakeholders that has translated into action," said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. "The doors of economic opportunity have been opened to women-owned businesses, and we have witnessed significant progress in the insurance industry. We are honored to be recognized for our efforts and will continue to challenge the status quo to diversify the insurance industry." Read More

Wynn Sex Misconduct Case Raises Question: When Do Investors Need to Know?: Claims Journal   February 9, 2018 When should a company have to tell investors that a top executive is facing sexual misconduct allegations?   The question comes as Wynn Resorts is being rocked by the resignation of Steve Wynn, its chairman and CEO, following allegations that first surfaced in a newspaper report that sent the casino and resorts company’s stock tumbling.

AIG Doubling of Q4 Loss Pinned on Wildfires, Tax Act: Insurance Journal  February 9, 2018 N.Y. comp board revokes doctor authority to treat injured workers: Business Insurance  February 5, 2018 Chubb taps former AIG exec as chief claims officer: Business Insurance   February 5, 2018

Sedgwick Completes Acquisition of Cunningham Lindsey By Lonce Lamonte - April 16, 2018 Today, April 16th 2018, Sedgwick completed its acquisition of Cunningham Lindsey. <... Read More

California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) Posts Additional Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule. (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) By Lonce Lamonte and the California Department of Industrial Relations - April 13, 2018 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers... Read More

Betty Johnson, A Retired, Veteran Workers' Compensation Claims Professional Of The Los Angeles Area, Dies On April 3rd After An Illness By Lonce Lamonte - April 12, 2018 Betty Johnson, a retired, veteran workers’ compensation claims professional from the Los Angeles are... Read More

The Day Of The Dead, When The Living And The Dead Party Together. By Jorge Alexandria - October 31, 2017 One day in 1987, when I was in uniform as an Army medic – part of the 3rd Infantry Divisi... Read More

Christine Harris Moves To AIMs In Sacramento. She embarks on handling the claims for the judicial branch of the California workers' compensation program. By Lonce LaMon - June 1, 2017 Last month Christine Harris joined AIMs in Sacramento, California as a senior workers’ compensation ... Read More