News & Updates

Due to the severe impact of the California wildfires, NORCAL is providing premium payment relief to policyholders throughout California. We will extend the payment period for those impacted for 60 days, to ensure that policyholders are able to work through the aftermath of the wildfires without any disruption of coverage.

Additional resources for medical practices dealing with wildfire-related issues may be found at norcal-group.com/ca-wildfires.

San Francisco (Aug. 27, 2019)—The NORCAL Group Foundation, dedicated to improving healthcare in local communities, is pleased to announce that its next grant cycle opens Sept. 1, 2019. The application deadline is Oct. 15. Applications will be accepted from 501(c)(3) designated non-profits in 41 states.

We are pleased to announce the exceptionally worthy programs selected for funding during NORCAL Group Foundation’s Spring 2019 grant cycle. Seven organizations were chosen based on their demonstrated alignment to the Foundation’s mission of supporting patient care, patient safety, and physician wellness:

Due to the recent severe weather and tornadoes in Ohio, we’re providing premium payment relief to policyholders in the following counties:

Due to the severe impact of recent storms in Oklahoma, we’re providing premium payment relief to policyholders in designated storm disaster areas. For premium payments due between May 24, 2019 and June 23, 2019, we’ve instituted a grace period until June 24, 2019 so policyholders are able to work through the aftermath of severe storms without any disruption of coverage. Additionally, no cancellations for nonpayment of premium will be issued during this grace period to those affected by the storms.

A.M. Best has once again affirmed a rating of “A” (Excellent) for NORCAL Group, and the ratings outlook continues to be “stable.” (NORCAL Group includes NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliated insurance companies.) The rating reflects NORCAL Group’s solid balance sheet, including its strong level of capitalization, improvements in operating and underwriting performance, experienced management team, and the successful execution of its growth strategy.

Due to the severe impact of storms and heavy rains, NORCAL is providing premium payment relief to policyholders in the following Ohio counties: