Local law enforcement handed out citations -- of merit -- to area bartenders today for concocting alcohol-free drinks honoring designated drivers.

Universal CityWalk mixologists squared off in the Battle of the Bartenders® to decide who could create the very best "mocktails" and promote responsible holiday hospitality.

In February 2006, the Insurance Information Network of California and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company commissioned a statewide poll to determine Californians' attitudes toward disaster preparedness.  The study was conducted to recognize the 100th anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake and fire which nearly leveled the city.

The result?  Californians believe that their state is prone to disasters, but see little motivation to prepare for nature's crushing blows.

California’s cultural melting pot challenges professional marketers and communicators to tailor their efforts to communities that are constantly evolving. To address the many challenges of reaching these emerging markets, the Insurance Information Network of California will host a one-day business conference for the insurance industry.

A drip. A burst pipe. A leaky shower stall. A misaligned sprinkler.  Each year, water causes millions of dollars' worth of damage to California homes. And the problem only seems to be growing worse, with insurance claims for water-related losses increasing each year. 

The 2000 U.S. Census shed light on the dramatic growth of the Latino population in the United States, with experts estimating Latinos’ buying power at $450 billion.  To address the challenges of communicating to this dynamic population segment, the Insurance Information Network of California hosted a one-day business education conference for the insurance industry.