Category: Insurance Regulatory News
May 6, 2008
The Tampa Tribune–May 4, 2008 By JOHN W. ALLMANThe Tampa Tribune TAMPA – Improving the My Safe Florida Home program may take time, lawmakers said Friday, after unanimously passing legislation to further tweak the state’s hurricane inspection and home improvement …
May 6, 2008
Insurance Journal–May 5, 2008 While many Florida lawmakers claim to be opposed to gambling, they don’t mind taking a chance on Mother Nature. They rolled the dice again on May 1, signing off on a new insurance bill that does …
May 6, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Â Insurers not Impressed with Florida’s Revamped Insurance Package While many Florida lawmakers claim to be opposed to gambling, they don’t mind taking a chance on Mother Nature. Lawmakers Adjust …
May 6, 2008
Recently, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizensâ€) Finance and Investment Committee (“Committeeâ€) held a meeting to discuss investment reports and receive an update on liquidity financing. To view the complete agenda, click here. The meeting was called to order by Chairman …
May 6, 2008
On Friday, May 9, 2008 the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (“PCI”) will hold a Surplus Lines Committee meeting from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST). The call-in number for this meeting is: 888.742.8686; conference code: 1001369. Items to be discussed …
May 6, 2008
(House photo by Meredith Hill) Above: With applauding Gov. Charlie Crist, center, Speaker Marco Rubio, R-Miami, raises the victory sign after his closing remarks as House Speaker in the final hours of the Legislature May 2, 2008. Florida’s 2008 …
May 5, 2008
South Florida Sun-Sentinel–May 3, 2008 Tallahassee BureauTALLAHASSEE On Friday, Florida’s annual 60-day lawmaking session ended with legislators approving a $66.2 billion state budget and a law that would provide more affordable health care for autistic children, as well as the …
May 5, 2008
Florida Today–May 3, 2008 By Bill CotterellFLORIDA CAPITAL BUREAU POLITICAL EDITOR State legislators approved a plan to provide basic health insurance Friday for nearly 4 million Floridians who can’t afford coverage, calling it "a giant step" toward protecting the poor …
May 5, 2008
The Tampa Tribune–May 3, 2008 By CHRISTIAN M. WADE The Tampa Tribune NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco County’s state lawmakers did their best to bring home the bacon this year, but they were unable to push through legislation aimed at …
May 5, 2008
St. Petersburg Times–May 3, 2008 BUSINESS REGULATION PASSED Foreclosure fraud – Increase disclosure requirements for foreclosure-related services (HB 643) Annuity regulation – Increase penalties on sellers who pressure elderly to buy annuities they don’t need or want (SB 2082) Failed …