In 1997, the California Insurance Commissioner issued a Finding that Mr. Metz has worked for many years as an advocate representing the interests of consumers. He has testified or provided input, on behalf of consumers, on consumer, insurance and health care related matters being considered by, among others, the California Department of Insurance, California Appellate Courts, California Supreme Court, California State Assembly, California State Senate, Office of the Consumer Advocate of the City of New York, and Government agencies in Mississippi and Texas. He served on the State Advocacy Committee of the American Diabetes Association. Mr. Metz is Past President of the Occidental Chamber of Commerce. He has been retained as an expert consultant and witness in matters relating to insurance, real property, construction, health care and claims practices.
Consumers face many daunting challenges in today's increasingly complex and sophisticated world.
PBG has many years of experience in the real estate, construction and development businesses, the insurance claims process, insurance law, health care related issues and acting as an advocate for consumers in matters relating to real property, insurance, health care and the law. PBG does its best to provide useful services and up to date information regarding issues that consumers may have to deal with when some unforseen event causes them to call upon an HMO, health insurer or other insurance company to fulfill its promises, or when a consumer has need of other professional services relating to the construction, ownership, management, maintenance, repair or financing of real property. In the consumer's behalf, PBG attempts to find and negotiate with experienced professionals who may be able to fill the consumer's needs. PBG also provides consulting services and expert testimony for both consumers and professionals. Back to the Home page.