Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Although on October 15, 2007 the Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) had scheduled a Rule Hearing in Tallahassee, it was not held because it was not requested.  However, the OIR distributed a packet detailing the proposed rule which revises the process to be used for insurer …

The following information was just released by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”): ——————————————————————- INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM OIR-07-15M ISSUED October 15, 2007 Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Kevin M. McCarty, Commissioner To all Property & Casualty Insurers in the State …

On October 15, 2007, the Board of Governors (“Board”), along with the Rates and Forms, Reinsurance and Producer Appeals Committees (collectively, “Committees”) of the Florida Workers Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) held a teleconference.  The highlights of the meeting are …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   You can drop PIP — for now Some drivers breathed a sigh of relief that Florida’s no-fault auto insurance law will return in January.   Op-Ed:  Damage Control As Floridians, …

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Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Crist inks PIP bill, but road not clear  TALLAHASSEE — When Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill Thursday to reinstate Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system, he said it would protect …

Notice of Development of Rulemaking DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONDivision of Pari-Mutuel Wagering RULE NO: RULE TITLE61D-11.001: Definitions61D-11.002: Cardroom Games61D-11.003: Card-Play Hands61D-11.004: Dealer Responsibilities61D-11.005: Prohibitions61D-11.006: Inspection of Premises, Records61D-11.007: Cardroom Operator License61D-11.008: Cardroom Business Occupational License61D-11.009: Cardroom Employee Occupational …

Click on a headline to read the complete story: FEMA Shifts, Draws Own Disaster Plans OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is quietly drawing up plans for a handful of disasters: devastating earthquakes beneath San Francisco and …

On October 11, 2007, a representative from this firm attended a meeting of the Governor’s Continuing Care Advisory Council (“Council”).  An Agenda for this Council meeting is included for your review. Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) staff made a …

On October 11, 2007, the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, Inc. (“FIGA”) Board of Directors (“Board”) met in Tallahassee, Florida.  Chairman of the Board John Watson called the meeting to order.  The General Counsel read the antitrust statement and the Board …