Category: Florida Insurance and Political Headlines
Jun 2, 2008
“Florida is more vulnerable than ever to the devastating effects of a hurricane.†Dr. David A Sampson, President and CEO (above) Property Casualty Insurers Association of America To view a complete story, click on a headline below: DR. DAVID A. …
May 30, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  La. Judge: Agents don’t have to counsel clients about coverage A federal judge says insurance companies don’t have to tell clients who buy the maximum federal flood insurance …
May 29, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Crist signs revamped insurance package into law Gov. Charlie Crist signed new property insurance legislation Wednesday that extends a rate freeze for about 1.2 million customers of state-backed …
May 29, 2008
Guy Carpenter and Company, LLC published a briefing on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, entitled “Prices Drop: Outlook for Florida Renewals on June 1, 2008.” The briefing, which can be viewed by clicking here, gives information on property catastrophe rates in …
May 28, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Local insurers writing policies, but avoiding some areas The last two hurricane seasons have been kind to Florida. Stakes mount in fight over ‘insurance scoring’ A five-year battle …
May 27, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below: A Game of Risk for Small Insurers Small, Florida-based insurers are snagging market share — but are they the solution to reinvigorating the state’s home insurance market? ‘Domestic’ insurers …
May 27, 2008
AM Best: Florida’s Insurance Dilemma Might Continue Despite Hurricane Season Outcome May 27, 2008 AM Best – Chad Hemenway It appears at this point in Florida that all there is left to do is buy stock in plywood and take …
May 27, 2008
 Executive Branch Meetings Wednesday, May 28 The Florida Cabinet will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.Governmental entities scheduled to present as part …
May 23, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Louisiana Supreme Court Backs Insurer In Katrina Case The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s valued policy law cannot be invoked by homeowners where the loss …
May 22, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Allstate wants state Supreme Court to clarify legal issues The ban on selling new insurance policies has been lifted and Allstate has promised to cooperate with state regulators. …