Category: Insurance Regulatory News

The following article was published in the Orlando Sentinel on February 21, 2011: High auto insurance premiums blamed on staged accidents Several business groups urged Florida legislators Monday to change the state’s no-fault automobile insurance laws to reduce fraudulent claims. …

The following article was published in The Florida Current on February21, 2011: Scott gets tough questioning during visit to the Department of Corrections By Brent Henzi Gov. Rick Scott has proposed major cuts to the Department of Corrections, but on …

The following article was published by the Tampa Tribune on February 20, 2011: Tampa Condo group sues insurer for repairs By Rob Shaw It’s not quite Keith Richards’ fingers or “Ugly Betty’s” smile, but a Hyde Park condominium association has …

he following article was published in the Orlando Sentinel on February 19, 2011: Red light cameras plagued by problems across South Florida By Scott Wyman Red light cameras have become a legal nightmare for cities across South Florida. It’s costing …

The following article was published in the Tampa Tribune on February 19, 2011: Sinkhole coverage reforms should benefit residents, too By David Beasley The Feb. 9 piece from the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida regarding sinkhole insurance is very interesting, …

  Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida legislative and regulatory events for the week of February 21-25, 2011: All times are Eastern Time (“ET”).  Additional information is available via hyperlink where noted in bold type.   FLORIDA INSURANCE LEGISLATIVE EVENTS     …

      To go directly to the section of your choice, click on a hyperlink below.   Other hyperlinks to meeting information, bills and news are noted in bold type. Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events Daily Florida Insurance-Related Bills Filed for …

  The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will hold its Spring 2011 National Meeting from March 26 through March 29 in Austin, Texas. Highlights of the NAIC’s official meeting preview are listed below.  To access the complete preview, click …

  At its February 23, 2011 meeting, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Advisory Council is expected to approve the filing of a Notice of Change for proposed Rules 19-8.029, “Insurer Reporting Requirements,” and 19-8.030, “Insurer Responsibilities,” and to file …

The following article was posted to The Florida Current on February 18, 2011: EPA regional administrator meets with DEP chief amid water quality dispute By Bruce Ritchie U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Gwen Keyes Fleming held introductory meetings with …