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Don Jergler
Verified
Editor, Claims Journal
Long Beach, California
Biography
My skills include writing hard news and trend pieces, research, content creation, and interviewing people. After two decades in daily newspapers, I headed into B2B reporting. In my time as a reporter/editor, I've covered beats like aerospace, business, crime, finance, government, insurance technology and tourism. My freelance work has appeared in the L.A. Times, LB Post, and Orange County Register. I recently completed an M.A. in Communications at Cal State University Fullerton, earning a 4.0 GPA. Academic achivements include Kappa Tau Alpha (academic excellence in journalism and mass communication), Top Scholar Award, graduating in top 1% of my cohort. My thesis focused on advertising in an emerging industry using legitimacy theory and semiotics. https://zenodo.org/record/7379482#.ZF0lduzML0r
general subjects.Business
Celebrity, Art, Sport
Content
By Don Jergler Verified| Insurance Journal Verified Identifying the needs and pain points of customers and then developing solutions to better service them and other company partners—those are the most important promises that artificial intelligence and new technologies hold for those overseeing an ongoing transformation at Westfield. Westfield is a super-regional property/casualty insurance carrier based in Ohio that’s been around since 1848
By Don Jergler Verified| Claims Journal Verified This article is part of an on-going series about technological and AI-related developments and advancements in claims processes and claims departments.View Series Identifying the needs and pain points of customers and then developing solutions to better service them and other company partners—those are the most important promises that artificial intelligence and new technologies hold for those overseeing an ongoing transformation at Westfield
By Don Jergler Verified| Insurance Journal Verified State Farm has reported paying out $2.5 billion for the Los Angeles wildfires in January, more than double what the carrier reported paying out weeks earlier. “As of March 28, we’ve received more than 12,300 total claims related to the fires and have paid over $2.5 billion to our customers,” State Farm said in a statement on the fires. State Farm reported more than $1 billion paid out to customers earlier in March
Company Info
Claims Journal
Insurance Journal is a prominent publication and digital platform in the insurance industry, established in 1923. Originally a print magazine, it has transformed into a multi-platform resource under the leadership of the Wells family. The publication expanded its reach from a regional focus in Southern California to a national and digital presence, providing valuable insights for insurance professionals. The company offers a digital news platform that delivers real-time news, analysis, and multimedia content tailored for insurance professionals. It also publishes a bi-weekly print magazine with a circulation of over 40,000, covering trends and regulatory updates in property and casualty insurance. Additionally, Insurance Journal provides industry tools, including directories for specialized coverage options, job listings, and a searchable news archive. With a readership of over 250,000 monthly and recognition as the most-read national resource for independent agents, Insurance Journal plays a vital role in the insurance sector.
San Diego, California, United States
+1 800-897-9965
Founded: 1923