http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:58:27 -0700 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:02:03 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Will-Kanye-West-seek-damages-against-those-who-faked-his-death?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner Now that Kanye West has survived the Internet video hoax that falsly announced his death in a Los Angeles car crash, will he seek damages against the people who put on this prank? Kanye could not be reached to comment on this. On what basis c... Liability Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:02:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Will-Kanye-West-seek-damages-against-those-who-faked-his-death?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Some-people-who-were-fired-can-collect-unemployment-insurance-in-california?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner Some people who were fired can collect unemployment insurance in california. Many readers have asked about this. There is a common but incorrect belief that only people who were laid off from work can collect unemployment insurance.The California Emp... Unemployment Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:40:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Some-people-who-were-fired-can-collect-unemployment-insurance-in-california?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Los-Angeles-emergency-rooms-need-illegal-immigrants-to-have-health-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner If illegal immigrants don't get health insurance, then health care reform is pointless, in Los Angeles at least. About twice a year, a Los Angeles area emergency room goes bankrupt because of uncompensated care, and goes out of business. It is a well... Health Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:26:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Los-Angeles-emergency-rooms-need-illegal-immigrants-to-have-health-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Would-insurance-pay-if-belongings-were-lost-in-the-Station-Fire?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner Belongings can be covered by fire insurance, even if the home is an apartment. Many renters do not carry renters' insurance. In Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California, they really should. Many homeowners do not carry adequate contents insura... homeowner's Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:37:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Would-insurance-pay-if-belongings-were-lost-in-the-Station-Fire?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d9-When-will-they-waive-the-collision-deductible?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner When will the collision deductible be waived? Who is covered while driving the insured car? These are the two questions to ask a car insurance company - before there is a claim.Car insurance commercials are laughable.  All Los Angeles area car i... Auto Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:45:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d9-When-will-they-waive-the-collision-deductible?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d25-July-4th-liability-insurance-issues-for-Los-Angeles-home-and-boat-owners?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner July 4th presents serious liability insurance issues for Los Angeles home and boat owners. Planning a July 4th celebration near Los Angeles? Here are many reasons it would be smartest to take your guests to see one of the many professional fireworks ... Liability Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:11:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d25-July-4th-liability-insurance-issues-for-Los-Angeles-home-and-boat-owners?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Liability-insurance-is-necessary-in-California?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner Liability insurance is absolutely necessary in Los Angeles and the rest of California. California allows liability claims to include virtually unlimited amounts for "pain and suffering".What is "pain and suffering"?Pain and suffer... Liability Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:59:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Liability-insurance-is-necessary-in-California?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Anthem-Blue-Cross-needs-government-competition?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner Lawmakers and consumer groups say that Anthem Blue Cross and other insurers need some healthy competition. They say the US government is the only entity that is able to provide this competition. They base their advice on a six year 87% increase in he... Health Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:45:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Anthem-Blue-Cross-needs-government-competition?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Guide-to-starting-an-insurance-career-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner  This is a guide to starting an insurance career in Los Angeles. At the bottom of this article are links to websites where you can apply to start a career in the Los Angeles insurance industry. You won't find these jobs listed in the newspaper.A... Careers Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:11:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Guide-to-starting-an-insurance-career-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Car-insurance-is-cheaper-in-the-suburbs-of-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner Insurance is not cheap in Los Angeles. If you get out of LA into the suburbs it gets cheaper. Santa Monica is just west of Los Angeles. Insurance is cheaper if you live there, and Santa Monica is on the beach! Apartments there are rent controlled. Th... Auto Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:58:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Car-insurance-is-cheaper-in-the-suburbs-of-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d15-California-savings-or-bond-instead-of-car-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner In California, we are not required to have car insurance if we register a bond or savings deposit with the California department of motor vehicles. The DMV lists all the ways one can meet the California evidence of financial responsibility requiremen... Auto Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:04:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d15-California-savings-or-bond-instead-of-car-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Loma-Linda-University-Medical-Center-Review?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner  The short of it is, Loma Linda University Medical Center is heavy into diagnosis and light on treatment. If you have PPO health insurance, they seem to run up as much in bills as your PPO will pay for. My husband experienced this personall... Health Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:58:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Loma-Linda-University-Medical-Center-Review?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Cheaper-than-COBRA-directly-buy-health-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner  Did you lose your job recently, or decide to become self employed?  PPO, HMO, and traditional health insurance are all sold directly in California.  If you are under 50 and in good health, then buying health insurance directly is... Health Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:09:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Cheaper-than-COBRA-directly-buy-health-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Own-dogs-in-California-Get-liability-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner My Border Collie / Springer Spaniel mongrel Oreo - Cherise KelleyIn California, taking your dog to the beach can cost you your house.  Taking your dog anyplace out in public can. Did you know that in California, we dog owners are absolutely... Liability Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:17:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Own-dogs-in-California-Get-liability-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Save-money-on-a-rental-car-in-LA-resist-their-extra-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner In the past you might have just paid whatever they said to pay in order to save time.  Now, you have time to spend, but you need to save money.  Spending a little time can save you money.  Here is how:  Resist paying for the extra... Auto Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:40:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Save-money-on-a-rental-car-in-LA-resist-their-extra-insurance?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d7-LA-driver-bad-habits--mistakes-LA-drivers-make-that-cause-accidents-with-injuries?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner LA drivers have in common some bad habits which cause car accidents with injuries.  With just a little awareness, these bad habits can be broken.  In order from the most dangerous LA driver bad habit, here they are: LA driver bad habit #1: ... Auto Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:22:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13130-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner~y2009m6d7-LA-driver-bad-habits--mistakes-LA-drivers-make-that-cause-accidents-with-injuries?cid=exrss-LA-Insurance-Industry-Examiner