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by Annette Jorgensen
Vice President/Business Development Office
American Riviera Bank

Jeff DeVine and Joanne Funari have finished consolidating their two community banks in a merger that now goes by the American Riviera Bank name. DeVine will remain CEO as Funari, former interim CEO and COO at the Bank of Santa Barbara, will stay on as COO. Gina Potthoff / Noozhawk photo

Level Property/Casualty premiums will be welcome news to businesses in the U.S. This will be meaningful to employers given the projected increases in health insurance costs.

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of some commonly used strategies for business owners to consider when they decide to exit their privately held business.

The news for 2015 regarding insurance is good for business owners. The “hard market”, which never brought the severely increased insurance pricing most anticipated, is nearly over.

All too often a business searching for commercial space places a person in charge of the initial search who has 1) limited or no experience with real estate 2) limited or no understanding of...

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a wealth manager is helping families achieve their philanthropic goals. We assists families with everything from basic tasks, such as mailing checks and letters to recipient non-profit organizations and researching donation recipients, to providing guidance about more complex administrative matters, such as helping ensure our family foundation clients are in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

In appreciation for one of the strongest service professional networking groups in Santa Barbara, Premier Professionals just hosted their 2014 Holiday Party, for both members and guests.

The Insurance Commissioner approved a 2.2% hike in the average Workers’ Compensation pure premium rates for 2015. The decision was 1.2% below what the insurance industry was seeking as an increase.

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