The United States Department of the Treasury issued the following press release regarding President Obama’s anticipated announcement of a comprehensive plan for U.S. financial system regulatory reform today, June 17,...
Three articles regarding the Florida Property and Casualty Association (“FPCA”) appeared during June 2009 in Florida publications. The articles are: “Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Raises Rates To Align...
Among 32 bills signed today, June 16, 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the following insurance-related bills into law: SB 742 relating to Sinkhole Losses SB 2282 relating to First-Responder Services SB 2252...
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Blog: Broward County Administrator proposes tax rate hike Broward County’s top administrator is suggesting a small property tax increase as a way to...
The U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises will hold a hearing this morning, beginning at 10:00 a.m., to further explore how to improve oversight of...
On Monday, June 15, 2009, the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) closed its Web site portal used by insurance agents to transfer policies from Citizens to private insurers. In 2007, the...
Florida Governor Charlie Crist was presented with House Bill 1171 relating to Residential Property Insurance today, June 12, 2009. Known as the “Open Rating” bill, HB 1171 would deregulate Florida property...
The Florida Chamber has issued an alert message asking for grassroots support to urge Florida Governor Charlie Crist to sign House Bill 1171. HB 1171, which has not yet been presented to the Governor for action, is...
Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed House Bill 853 relating to Surplus Lines Insurers into law today, June 11, 2009, whereupon it became immediately effective. HB 853 provides that Chapter 627, F.S. does not apply to...
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida Gov. Crist signs ‘muzzle’ law Cities, counties and school boards are still allowed to spend money to distribute information on ballot issues, but...