Category: Insurance Regulatory News

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA published this article on February 8, 2010. THE CAPITOL, TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 8, 2009…. Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Monday said he’s weighing whether to join a lawsuit against Bank of America for duping investors …

As a result of a December 2009 exploratory meeting and subsequent industry feedback, Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw has chosen to proceed with forming an Insurance Consumer Advocate Advisory Group (“Advisory Group”) to review Florida workers’ compensation insurance issues.  …

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Oldsmar homeowner worries well project will increase sinkholes When city officials discuss a $20 million water treatment plant scheduled to open next year, they trumpet the positive: …

The Miami Herald published this article on February 5, 2010. A former partner in a vast Medicare racket was convicted of healthcare fraud Thursday in Miami federal court. Yasmanny Benavides, 28, of Miami, operated two medical-equipment companies that submitted about …

The Florida Property and Casualty Association (“FPCA”) Homeowners Division will be meeting via teleconference today, Monday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m.  The call-in number for this meeting is:  800.369.1285; conference code:  58797#.   Minutes from the January 22, 2010 meeting, …

During its February 3, 2010 meeting, the Senate Select Committee on Florida’s Economy (“Committee”) reviewed a proposed economic development legislative package entitled “Jobs for Florida.” This proposal includes language regarding: Transparency in the use of public funds for economic development …

Florida Economic Development Council President and Chief Executive Officer Amy Evancho served as a panelist at the February 5, 2010 “Florida’s Future Summit.”  The event featured a keynote speech by Florida Chamber Foundation President, Dr. Dale Brill.  Florida Governor Charlie Crist …

    Above:  Febuary 4, 2010 Florida Today cartoon by Jeff Parker   Click on a headline to read a complete story:   Governor Crist Says No To Proposed Insurance Deregulation Bill  Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announced he would veto …

The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee (“Committee”) held a teleconference meeting on January 29, 2010 to evaluate the FWCJUA investment portfolio’s performance and compliance with FWCJUA policies. Committee members reviewed the status of the six authorized investment …

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Trial lawyers, businesses spar over legislation to restore liability waivers If a child rides in a race car or climbs a rock wall, a parent is typically …