Federal investments in research and development (R and D) have historically supported the security of the nation, the protection of public health and the environment, the growth of new industries, and the employment of...
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U.S. GAO Observations on Federal Contracting for Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts
February 28, 2018
The U.S. Government Accountability Office was asked to review and report on federal contracting activity to support the work of FEMA and other federal agencies related to the response to the 2017 hurricanes.
FAIR Foundation Announces Educational Alliance with Federated National Insurance Company
February 27, 2018
Category Florida and Insurance News
New Educational Alliance Will Provide Resources to Inform and Educate Property Owners FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA February 26, 2018 – The FAIR Foundation, a leading Florida-based consumer advocacy group and champion for...
Senate Banking and Insurance Approves Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Cash Build-Up Factor Bill
February 21, 2018
Category Legislative Updates
During its final meeting of the 2018 Regular Legislative Session yesterday, February 20, 2018, the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance advanced SB 1454, a bill that would eliminate the Florida Hurricane...
NAIC Holds Public Hearing on Covered Agreement
February 20, 2018
Category Reinsurance Task Force
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners held a public hearing today, February 20, 2018, to address the reinsurance collateral provisions of the Bilateral Agreement Between the United States of America and the...
Florida insurer financial stability rating service Demotech issued its most recent update on February 9, 2018, in which it advised that reinsurers will also be reviewed during the coming year.
South Florida Regional Planning Council, Marathon Chamber Host Hurricane Irma Recovery Forum
February 13, 2018
The South Florida Regional Planning Council and Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce announced a public forum scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at which participants will learn about tips and tools for business...
Oklahoma’s National Tornado Summit to Explore All Types of Disasters
February 12, 2018
National experts will share innovative strategies in recovering from tornadoes, wildfires, flooding, hurricanes and more at the 2018 National Tornado Summit. The 7th annual event will be held Feb. 26-28 in Oklahoma City.
Governor Scott Directs Florida DEP to Expedite Additional Marine Debris Clean-Up in Monroe County Waterways
February 8, 2018
Governor Rick Scott today announced that, at his direction, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with assistance from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, has signed an agreement with Monroe County to...
Aspen Institute Proposes Modernizing Unemployment Insurance for the Changing Nature of Work
February 6, 2018
Category Colodny Fass
Aspen Institute scholars Conor McKay, Ethan Pollack and Alastair Fitzpayne recently noted that growth in non-traditional work has contributed to a long-term decline in the percentage of unemployed workers eligible for...