Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Revised 2008 Citizens Assumption Calendar

Mar 20, 2008

In conjunction with the March 11, 2008 Order issued by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) concerning the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation(“Citizens”) depopulation program, Citizens has released a revised Assumption Calendar for the remainder of 2008.  To view a copy of …

EDITORIAL: An opportunity as insurance rates head lower

Mar 20, 2008

Sun-Herald–Mar. 20, 2008 OUR POSITION: Free markets and a capitalist system are gradually bringing insurance rates back into line. Our state legislature needs to take advantage of this favorable period to dramatically reduce the taxpayers’ $485 billion insurance exposure. After …

Man Accused Of Elaborate Insurance Scheme

Mar 20, 2008

Tampa Bay Observer–Mar. 19, 2008By Dan  Fearson of Highlands Today AVON PARK — A Bowling Green man, who worked as a life insurance agent in Avon Park, was arrested Tuesday for fraudulently buying 36 life insurance policies reportedly to collect …

State targets insurer over travel-related rejections

Mar 20, 2008

Palm Beach Post–Mar. 20, 2008By RANDY DIAMONDPalm Beach Post Staff Writer The state said Wednesday it will seek to revoke or suspend the license of a life insurance company it accuses of denying or limiting coverage to international travelers. AIG …

Insurance-Related Meetings: Week of March 24-28

Mar 20, 2008

Legislative Meetings The Florida House Insurance Committee will hold a hearing on Monday, March 24, 2008 from 1-6 p.m. in Morris Hall, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. A representative from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is scheduled to testify regarding …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, March 20

Mar 20, 2008

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State targets insurer over travel-related rejections The state said Wednesday it will seek to revoke or suspend the license of a life insurance company it accuses of denying or limiting …

OIR Proposed Rule Hearing: Proposed Rule 69O-167.004

Mar 20, 2008

Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICESOIR – Insurance RegulationThe Financial Services Commission, Office of Insurance Regulation announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.DATE AND TIME: March 20, 2008, 9:30 a.m.PLACE: 116 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines …