Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, Jan. 28

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State panel to review insurers’ hurricane-risk models

This year, the state is set to again consider the way insurance companies determine which areas of Florida are most at risk for hurricane damage — and how the insurers use that information to set rates.

Crist endorsement is surprising, risky

Last-minute backing of McCain leaves Giuliani camp fuming.

For Rudy Giuliani, Nov. 18 was to be a pivotal day on his march to the Republican nomination.

Florida’s Jeb Bush not involved in presidential primary

As race travels to Florida, famous former governor sits it out

He’s the most prominent Republican name in Florida, but he might as well be the invisible man in the state’s presidential primary.

Insurance is top issue for many

Judith Kelly, a 49-year-old medical case worker, says of all the benefits her employer offers its full-time workers, good health insurance coverage is most important to her.

EDITORIAL: Insurance reality

Finally, someone gets the reality behind the property insurance issue in Florida.

Moving up the date of the Florida primary great for Republicans, but a disaster for Democrats

Florida’s experiment with hosting one of the earliest presidential primaries in the nation has been a resounding success –and a colossal disaster.

Millions being spent on tax amendment campaigns

Real estate agents and the state’s largest power company are the biggest financial backers of a committee working with Gov. Charlie Crist to pass the property tax relief proposal on Tuesday’s ballot, Amendment 1.

Tuesday vote on amendment a win-win for Crist

Gov. Charlie Crist is in political heaven.

Miami-Dade Voters Mull Slot Machines

Voters in Florida’s largest county will reconsider Tuesday whether they want slot machines installed at three pari-mutuel facilities, with tax dollars from the new gambling attraction bolstering a state education fund.

Florida primary turnout may set record

Nearly one million Floridians have already cast early and absentee ballots in the state’s primary, a sign that moving up the date of the presidential primary will likely yield a record turnout on Tuesday.

Prospective candidates emerge to replace Weldon

Mayfield sees chance to continue serving Indian River County

Count state Rep. Stan Mayfield among the growing field of those interested in the Congressional seat occupied by the retiring Dave Weldon.

Hurricane Grants Too Pricey For Poor

For low-income residents in Hillsborough County, the cost to participate in the My Safe Florida Home grant program often can exceed their meager means.

HUD OKs diverting Katrina housing funds

The federal government on Friday approved Mississippi’s plan to divert $600 million in hurricane housing funds to a port improvement project, angering critics who say tens of thousands of people made homeless by Hurricane Katrina still need help.

FEMA Reaching Out To Agents & Communities

Few New York insurance agents are aware that community disaster risk mitigation programs can cut premium costs for federal flood insurance, judging by a meeting here yesterday with a Federal Emergency Management Agency official.

State Insurance Regulators Act Quickly to Address Bond Market Concerns

Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met recently to discuss regulatory solutions to ensure the continued strength and stability of the financial guaranty insurance market.

 

 

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