Automobile Club of Southern California

OTS, Caltrans Launch “Safety is Sharing. Safety is Caring.” Media Campaign to Promote Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) today announced the launch of a new “Safety is Sharing.

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  • The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) today announced the launch of a new “Safety is Sharing.
  • As California and the country continue to experience increased bicycle and pedestrian deaths , the campaign reinforces the principle that safety is a shared responsibility involving all road users.
  • By focusing on education, awareness and collaborative efforts, the campaign seeks to create a safer environment for everyone who uses California's roadways.
  • Safety is Caring.” campaign features a new video in English and Spanish on digital platforms, audio messages on radio and streaming services, and digital billboards.

AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Wawanesa General Insurance Company Under Review With Positive Implications

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating of C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “b+” (Marginal) of Wawanesa General Insurance Company (Wawanesa General) (San Diego, CA).

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  • AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating of C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “b+” (Marginal) of Wawanesa General Insurance Company (Wawanesa General) (San Diego, CA).
  • The Credit Rating (ratings) of Wawanesa General have been placed under review with positive implications following the announcement that its parent company, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. subsidiary, Wawanesa General, to the Automobile Club of Southern California’s affiliated insurer, Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, a member of Auto Club Enterprises Insurance Group (ACE).
  • The under review with positive implications status reflects the expected benefits Wawanesa General will receive from joining ACE and the greater financial strength of the organization.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

AM Best Comments on Credit Ratings of Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club Following Announced Acquisition

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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On Aug. 1, 2023, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Wawanesa General Insurance Company to Automobile Club of Southern California’s affiliated insurer, Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club.

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  • On Aug. 1, 2023, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Wawanesa General Insurance Company to Automobile Club of Southern California’s affiliated insurer, Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

OTS, Caltrans, CHP and AAA Announce New “Better Slow Than Sorry” Media Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Speeding

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Audio messages encourage drivers to drive like their closest friends or family live in the neighborhood, and that speeding is dangerous for everyone, especially people biking or walking.

Key Points: 
  • Audio messages encourage drivers to drive like their closest friends or family live in the neighborhood, and that speeding is dangerous for everyone, especially people biking or walking.
  • “Speeding is a dangerous choice that can have deadly consequences for everyone on our roads,” said OTS Director Barbara Rooney.
  • In May, the CHP launched a “Thrills That Kill” education campaign that calls attention to the dangers of street racing, which further complements anti-speeding messages.
  • To view the new PSA and learn about other helpful ways to stay safe on the go, visit www.gosafelyca.org .

Savoy Foundation's 5th Annual West Coast Gala - Notte di Savoia Los Angeles - Raises Record Funds For Caterina's Club Charity Feeding Hungry Youth in Southern California

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday evening, April 29, 2023, the 5th Notte di Savoia Los Angeles, the annual spring charity royal gala, hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, was held at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles. More than 150 patrons gathered at the black-tie gala in support of the Savoy Foundation's philanthropic mission — Chivalry for Children's Causes — for the event's primary beneficiary, Caterina's Club, a Southern California-based nonprofit that provides 5,000 plus warm pasta meals to homeless and low-income children daily. Substantial sums in the hundreds of thousands were raised for this charitable cause.

Key Points: 
  • The American Foundation of Savoy Orders (Savoy Foundation) hosted its 5th Annual Spring Charity Royal Gala - Notte di Savoia Los Angeles - at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday evening, April 29, 2023, the 5th Notte di Savoia Los Angeles , the annual spring charity royal gala, hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, was held at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • The Los Angeles Notte di Savoia continues a thousand-year tradition of goodwill and charitable giving through its patrons, benefactors and sponsors.
  • The 6th annual Notte di Savoia gala is scheduled for April 13, 2024.

Meritage Homes Appoints Dennis V. Arriola to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH), the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Dennis V. Arriola as an independent director to its Board of Directors, as part of its board refreshment process.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH), the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Dennis V. Arriola as an independent director to its Board of Directors, as part of its board refreshment process.
  • The Board plans to consider Mr. Arriola for appointment to one or more board committees over the course of the next several regularly scheduled board meetings.
  • Mr. Arriola currently serves as an Operating Partner at Sandbrook Capital, a private equity firm focused on transforming energy infrastructure investments.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Dennis to our Board,” said Steven J. Hilton, executive chairman of Meritage Homes.

Auto Insurance Shopping and Switch Rates Reach New Highs as Premiums Surge, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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The nation’s auto insurers are locked in a vicious cycle of inflation, rising premiums and steadily increasing customer defection rates.

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  • The nation’s auto insurers are locked in a vicious cycle of inflation, rising premiums and steadily increasing customer defection rates.
  • Power 2023 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study,SM released today, is a sharper focus on saving money as large numbers of auto insurance customers shop for new policies and switch to new carriers, largely based on price.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427005035/en/
    “Auto insurance customers are starting to shop for insurance like they shop for gas,” said Stephen Crewdson, senior director, insurance business intelligence at J.D.
  • Price hikes spur new-policy shopping rates: Auto insurance costs rose 14.5% in February 2023, more than twice the rate of inflation (6%), making auto insurance account for a steadily increasing share of consumer discretionary spending.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Harry H. Kazakian as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harry H. Kazakian is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services.

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  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harry H. Kazakian is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services.
  • Mr. Kazakian earned a private investigator's certificate in 2001 from the School of Private Investigations.
  • Mr. Kazakian is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of USA Express Legal & Investigative Services and also serves as a private investigator and claims adjuster.
  • Mr. Kazakian would like to give special thanks to his wife, Gina Kazakian, with whom he has been married 30 years.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Harry H. Kazakian as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harry H. Kazakian is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services.

Key Points: 
  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harry H. Kazakian is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services.
  • Mr. Kazakian earned a private investigator's certificate in 2001 from the School of Private Investigations.
  • Mr. Kazakian is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of USA Express Legal & Investigative Services and also serves as a private investigator and claims adjuster.
  • Mr. Kazakian would like to give special thanks to his wife, Gina Kazakian, with whom he has been married 30 years.

Vezbi Super App Continues Expansion Throughout California

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Saturday, October 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Vezbi Super App has expanded into 18 cities throughout California.

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  • LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Vezbi Super App has expanded into 18 cities throughout California.
  • Being a native San Diegan (born and raised), I am excited and honored to expand the reach of our Vezbi Super App into San Diego County.
  • A Super App offers a seamless and efficient experience that integrates micro-apps and multiple features into a single app.
  • We are excited to be the first Community in San Diego County to be part of the Vezbi Super App movement.