Category: Insurance Regulatory News
Oct 4, 2011
The following article was published in the Florida Current on October 4,2011: Bill would end Florida ban on “dwarf tossing” By Bruce Ritchie When wet T-shirt contests and mechanical bulls weren’t enough to attract crowds to bars in the 1980s, …
Oct 4, 2011
The following article was published in the Orlando Sentinel on October 4, 2011: Senator wants more independence for nursing home watchdog By Aaron Deslatte A senator who oversees Florida’s seniors wants to see the state’s nursing home watchdog given more …
Oct 4, 2011
The following article was published in The Florida Current on October 4, 2011: State regulators predict hospice growth if state relaxes health care rules If Florida eliminates its “certificate of need” program (CON) for health care facilities the number …
Oct 4, 2011
The following article was posted to the House Keys blog on October 4, 2011: New Broward flood maps would allow many to drop insurance By Julie Patel Fewer Broward County homeowners will live in areas that require flood insurance, according …
Oct 4, 2011
The following article was posted to the TCPalm website on October 4, 2011: Stuart maintains a strong fire safety rating By Jim Mayfield The results of a recent insurance industry review of key Stuart municipal services will help keep property …
Oct 4, 2011
The following article was published in the Lakeland Ledger on October 4, 2011: Scott extends wildlife emergency declaration for 30 days Florida’s still on fire. Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday extended a wildfire emergency declaration for another 30 days. The …
Oct 4, 2011
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Oct 4, 2011
10:00 a.m.–Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Natoinal Clearinghouse Committee meeting. Agenda includes issues pertaining to the proposed national surplus lines tax clearinghouse. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Oct 3, 2011
On September 30, 2011, the Florida Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) launched an educational campaign to increase awareness about personal injury protection (“PIP”) fraud in the State and to garner support for legislative reform in this area. The Chamber plans to publish …
Oct 3, 2011
The following news release about A.M. Best upgrading the ratings of United Automobile Insurance Company was posted to MarketWatch.com on October 3, 2011. The news release is reprinted below: A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of United Automobile Insurance Company A.M. Best Co. has upgraded …