With a dry winter and California snow pack at 55% of normal, some California fire experts are concerned about the possibilities of wildfires sparking later this year.
April Fools? Odd Insurance Stories
April 2nd, 2012
How about a little insurance fun in honor of April 1st?
Ergonomics in the Office
March 13th, 2012
Whether your employee spends the day counting cash or typing reports, implementing good ergonomics benefits both your employees and your bottom line. By creating a workstation with the ability to be ergonomically adjusted for each worker, you are in effect decreasing the likelihood of office related repetitive stress injuries and musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal… Read the full post →
Proposed Changes to GLII Documents: Updated
March 9th, 2012
The General Liability II Committee has approved the circulation of proposed modifications to the following documents: • GLII Memorandum of Coverage (MOC) • Addendum B – Claims Handling Guidelines & Reporting/Settlement/Reimbursement Procedures Redline/strikeout versions of each document are included. Regarding the GLII MOC: During the recent GLII Committee Meeting, the GLII Committee requested that staff work… Read the full post →
Seeking Review and Comment on GLI MOC: Updated
March 9th, 2012
At their latest meeting, the Board of Directors approved seeking review and comment from members regarding proposed modifications to the General Liability I Memorandum of Coverage (MOC). A redline/strikeout version of the MOC depicting the proposed modifications is available. During the recent Board Meeting, the Board requested that staff work with coverage counsel to try… Read the full post →
Proposed Amendment to EWC MOC
March 7th, 2012
On March 2, 2012, the Board of Directors approved circulation of a proposed amendment to the Excess Workers’ Compensation Program MOC to program members and county counsels for review and comment. Complete details, including a redline/strikeout version of the EWC MOC are available. We encourage you to share the proposed amendments with your staff and… Read the full post →
GLII Program MOU Amendments Approved
December 14th, 2011
The public comment period regarding proposed changes to the EIA’s GLII Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ended, with no feedback being received. The proposed changes were approved and the new MOU is available on our website.
Conflict of Interest Code Finalized
December 13th, 2011
The public comment period regarding proposed changes to the EIA’s Conflict of Interest Code has ended, with no feedback being received. In January, the EIA will be working with members to file statements, where applicable.
Elimination of Loss Prevention On-site Consultation Fee
November 9th, 2011
On recommendation from the Loss Prevention Committee, the Executive Committee voted in its October 6th meeting to eliminate the $250 on-site Loss Prevention consultation fee. In the past, members obtaining on-site assessments and/or consultation were assessed a flat $250 per day fee. This process was implemented in 1999 by the Executive Committee, as a mechanism… Read the full post →
October 2011 Board of Directors Meeting
October 19th, 2011
The EIA Board of Directors gathered at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley on October 6-7, 2011. The October meeting is our annual meeting highlighted by Executive Committee elections, “state of the Program” reports, and our broker’s annual stewardship report. Congratulations to our incoming President, Scott Schimke (GSRMA/Glenn County), Vice President, Barbara Lubben (Alameda County), and… Read the full post →
