Mike D’Arelli

Executive Director, Alliance of Insurance Agents and Brokers

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Executive Director of the Alliance of Insurance Agents and Brokers, a statewide organization representing independent insurance agents and brokers

Mike D’Arelli on KCRW

Supporters say Prop 17 will lower insurance rates for 82% of California drivers.  Opponents ask, why would an insurance company sponsor a measure that might cost it money?

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State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner says the Mercury Insurance Group has  illegally denied auto coverage  to bartenders, liquor-store owners, cocktail servers and artists by…

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