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In an effort to bring the insurance industry the latest news and information, MTS has agreed to provide this page. Any questions regarding the information displayed here should be directed to Jim Rogers and the California Conduit.
The California Conduit - a unique source of insightful news, analysis and comment, focused on the property and casualty insurance business, presented with a distinct California viewpoint.
You know there's no lack of sources for insurance related press releases and "how to" articles. We sort through all that, and much more, then report and analyze, while providing background information, examining trends and describing relationships.
30 years ago Robert Persig wrote, "It is not the facts but the relations of things that develop the universal harmony". The Conduit tries to point out those relevant connections in every issue.
Once a year, it's back to our roots with The California Nonstandard Auto Review, an in-depth look at the state's nonstandard auto markets. The last edition had 37 pages and reviewed 89 companies. Yes, we issue updates, it's a chaotic business. That's in addition to your 17 issues!
Send your address (Email or otherwise), we'll send you a free copy of The California Conduit and an invoice for $189.00. Pay the invoice and you'll receive 17 more issues along with the upcoming directory. Keep the newsletter whether you pay or not.
- Carriers and groups covered include Queensway, North Pointe, IGF, Acceptance, Wilshire, Occidental F & C, Superior, Workmens and National Auto & Casualty, among others.
- Find out how Progressive responded to new SEC disclosure requirements. Review their premium growth (or lack) since their 1995 California reentry.
- Plus, profiles of Commerce West and the Commerce Group. Read how Commerce became the largest writer of auto business in Massachusetts. Find out how another member of the group gets to write for auto clubs (AAA) all over the US.
- Also included is a table and graph comparing the percent of change in auto rate filings, submitted versus approved.
- Also in issue 9, a table and graph comparing the percent of dollar change in auto rate filings, submitted versus approved.
In future editions of the MTS Newsletter you will receive highlights from Conduit stories, summaries of carrier's interim experience and late breaking news items.
Our mission: Giving you the news behind the news, in a concise, interesting format. We work hard at it every day! And, I promise to apply the lessons learned over the last 36 years in the business so you can benefit from all the people who helped me.
Jim Rogers, Editor
jrogers@webmts.com
