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Those affected by this weekend’s series of earthquakes in Northern California can find online assistance, claims forms, and information at the California Department of Insurance and the California Earthquake Authority.

The news from California is generally good. It appears from most of the reports I read today that the 6.5 magnitude quake and its aftershocks caused few injuries and lower property damage than expected. Earthquake insurance and earthquake preparation are working in tandem to get businesses back up and running.

Your intrepid Guide, always looking for material and relevant news about business insurance, came across something that only true insurance gurus and geeks (ahem, professionals) would enjoy. It is mid-week, after the holidays, and seems to be a good time to post about something entertaining.

Hulu.com posted a movie made in 1936 called “Lloyd’s of London.” Yes, it is a movie about the founding of Lloyd’s. Tyrone Power plays Jonathan Blake and through war and romance he helps establish Lloyd’s. As a history buff, I can tell you that the movie is only loosely based on real events. The Lloyd’s web page has a history of its company in Flash format if you are interested in a more accurate rendition (but, no Tyrone Power or Virginia Field).

The Hartford, celebrating its bicentennial this year, is providing sponsorship to an organization known as Casting for Recovery. With these funds, the non-profit will be able to expand its current 27 state program to all 50 states.

The idea is that “casting,” or fly fishing is a form of mental and physical therapy. Casting for Recovery was started by a breast surgeon who loved fly fishing and who recognized both the physical and emotional benefits the sport and its natural setting can provide to women in recovery. Two-and-a-half day retreats combine fly fishing lessons as well as counseling and education and are provided at no cost to participants.