By Mark Green Justice and law concept.Male judge in a courtroom with the gavel, working with, computer and docking keyboard, eyeglasses, on table in morning light As the federal government moves to do away with noncompete agreements, business clients are seeking counsel on their best options to keep trade secrets and customers from walking out…
Things to know about California’s new proposed rules for insurance companies
Comment on this storyComment SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Months after California’s home insurance market was rattled by major companies pausing or restricting their coverage, the state’s top regulator said Thursday that he would write new rules aimed at persuading insurers to continue doing business in the nation’s most populous state. Seven of the 12 largest insurance…
Best Small Business Insurance of October 2023
If you’re a business owner, you likely need some form of insurance to cover your work. Whether you have a fleet of vehicles to insure or just need liability coverage for freelance work, having the right coverage for your business can be a lifeline if you ever face a lawsuit, theft, disaster or other unexpected…
Health Insurers Could Profit From Weight-Loss, Diabetes Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy
Demand for drugs like Ozempic could boost health insurers’ bottom lines, according to BofA. Insurers and the drug-industry middlemen they own stand to earn more as healthcare spending increases. Insurers’ membership could also swell if the drugs help people live longer. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…
Types of Business Insurance Every California Entrepreneur Should Consider
California’s business landscape has seen the growth of many innovative and thriving enterprises. However, this region also has challenges that make entrepreneurs grapple to find their space. This is why comprehensive business insurance is crucial for any venture to sail through these challenges. There are many insurance providers that have crowded the market, but only…
Hospitals are also part of the health care dilemma
I used to think the gold standard for American health care reform would be a “universal” or “single-payer” system similar to Canada’s, where everyone is covered, there are no bills to consumers and government directs spending to providers. Canada’s system is called Medicare. It started when our Medicare did, in 1965, and became nationwide by…
The Joy of Owning a Business in Retirement
Editor’s note: Welcome to “The Retirement Happy Hour,” a lifestyle series that explores how people find happiness in retirement, featuring the personal stories of real retirees. Plus, scientific research that reveals how we can all start living a happier, more meaningful life right now. If your work offered the most important elements to make you…
BUSINESS HQ – INNOVATION SPECIAL: A prescription for healthy ideas
Way back in 1956 Professor Ian Donald, an obstetrician, teamed up with an engineer, Tom Brown, to take an instrument used to detect industrial flaws in ship welds and transform it into the first ultrasound scanner. The technology that this prototype is based on is now in daily use across the globe. During the 1970s,…