Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Florida’s U.S. Senators back hospitals on payment challenges

Apr 19, 2018

The legislation, though, would offer a more-permanent fix by eliminating a prohibition on administrative and legal challenges.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Christine Sexton reports via the Gainesville Sun. http://www.gainesville.com/news/20180417/senators-back-hospitals-on-payment-challenges

First District Court of Appeal Overturns “Five Million Dollar Ant Bite Case”

Apr 19, 2018

Specifically, the appeals court ruled Wednesday that Florida’s environmental protection statute can only be used to sue for damages to property, not people, caused by environmental contamination.  Floridians still can sue for personal injuries, SunshineStateNews.com Publisher Nancy Smith explains. http://sunshinestatenews.com/story/first-dca-overturns-500-million-ant-bite-case

Rick Scott, Seminole Tribe agree on gambling money

Apr 19, 2018

Sources in the gaming industry said Scott’s deal with the Seminoles wouldn’t affect plans by the Legislature to call a Special Session to address unresolved gambling issues.  FloridaPolitics.com’s Jim Rosica reports. http://floridapolitics.com/archives/261678-rick-scott-seminole-gambling

Flood insurance debate set to heat up as expiration nears

Apr 19, 2018

The NFIP is scheduled to expire and run out of borrowing authority in the middle of the 2018 hurricane season, Gloria Gonzalez reports for Business Insurance. http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20180417/NEWS06/912320620/Flood-cover-debate-set-to-heat-up-as-expiration-nears

Hyundai forms partnership for usage-based insurance

Apr 19, 2018

Under the agreement, Hyundai will supply Verisk with driving data from consenting car owners through its Blue Link connected car service, which is available on the entire Hyundai line-up, starting with 2018 model year vehicles.  Lyle Adriano reports for Insurance …