September 14, 2026

Insurance

September 4, 20264 min read

Slip and Fall Insurance: What Janitorial Contractors Need to Know

A wet floor sign only helps if someone sees it in time. In janitorial work, that gap between mopping a hallway and posting a warning is where most trouble starts. Slip and fall incidents rank among the most common claims janitorial businesses face. They can…

California Business Journal Staff

August 25, 20263 min read

Downsides of Getting a No-Insurance Ticket

California is a state on the West Coast of the United States, bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and Mexico to the south. It is known for major cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Sacramento, as well as its…

Dale Weinbaum

August 25, 20263 min read

What Types of Auto Insurance Are Required in California?

California requires drivers to carry liability insurance, specifically coverage for bodily injury and property damage, to legally drive and meet the state's financial responsibility requirements. California is a large and diverse state, with everything from…

Annette DuBois

August 18, 20264 min read

Preapproved Does Not Always Mean Approved

Getting a message that says you are preapproved can feel like reaching the finish line. The language sounds confident, the offer may include a tempting credit limit or interest rate, and the application button is usually easy to find. Still, preapproval is…

Roberta Silverglate

August 10, 20263 min read

Why Insurers Are Flagging Santa Cruz Mountain Homes in 2026

The biggest obstacle for Santa Cruz Mountain home buyers may not be the price tag. It may be the cost of the insurance. Average California homeowner insurance premiums rose 84% between the end of 2020 and March 2026, according to a Stanford Woods Institute…

Annette DuBois