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 →
Proposed Amendments to Conflict of Interest Code
October 18th, 2011
Amendments are being proposed to the EIA’s Conflict of Interest Code. The primary change is to add Committee members and Alternates to the list of individuals that are required to file pursuant to the EIA’s Code. The Board and Alternate Board members are being removed since they are required to file pursuant to Section 87200. Please… Read the full post →
Proposed Amendments to Addendums A and B
October 12th, 2011
On October 7th, the Board of Directors approved circulation of proposed amendments to Addendum A – Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration Guidelines and Addendum B – Liability Claims Administration Guidelines to program members for review and comment. Complete details, including a redline/strikeout version of both documents are available. We encourage you to share the proposed amendments… Read the full post →
Howell Case Decided in Favor of Defense!
September 22nd, 2011
In Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Ms. Howell was injured in an auto accident. Her providers billed about $174,000, but accepted as payment in full from her insurers about $41,000. The jury was allowed to hear evidence about the billed amounts. Pursuant to the post-trial motion, the trial court reduced the medical damages award… Read the full post →
EIA Program Renewals and Updates
July 1st, 2011
Below is a summary of renewals for the Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and EIAHealth Programs. Workers’ Compensation The structure of the Primary WC Program will remain the same. The Pool covers the first $10k of each loss and CastlePoint covers the next $115k. The Excess WC Program will continue to provide statutory coverage, with CastlePoint,… Read the full post →
Do you know if redistricting will change your representation?
July 1st, 2011
LA Times has created an online tool that will show you how your district lines currently are drawn, and the proposed redistricting being considered. If you enter any address it will show the current and proposed representation for that address.
Proposed Amendments to GLII Program MOU
June 28th, 2011
Amendments are being proposed to expand the public entity representation on the GLII Committee. The review and comment period will run through Friday, September 30, 2011. Please use the blog to post your questions or comments. Letter & Proposed Amendments
