Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Despite trouble, AIG still writing policies in Florida

Oct 17, 2008

Keys Net–October 17, 2008 BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA American International Group’s insurance units continue to write policies in Florida, despite the financial woes of the parent company. The insurance subsidiaries represent the healthier parts of AIG. The 34 property-and-casualty companies …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, October 17

Oct 17, 2008

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Allstate sues 13 Florida firms, says they staged accidents Allstate Insurance has sued 13 Florida companies, including auto body shops, tow truck operators, chiropractic clinics and their owners and some …

Insurance-Related Administrative Actions: Week Ending October 17

Oct 17, 2008

The following insurance-related administrative actions were posted on Friday, October 17, 2008. Notice of Change: Public Hurricane Loss Projection Model-Fee Schedule 69O-170.0144: Public Hurricane Loss Projection Model-Fee Schedule The following changes have been made to this proposed Rule: This Rule …

Davie delays decision on accident fee

Oct 16, 2008

South Florida Sun-Sentinel–October 15, 2008 By Susannah Bryan DAVIE – To avoid layoffs, the town is counting on $700,000 in fees from a controversial plan that would bill drivers who cause accidents. But the Town Council delayed a decision on …

Citizens Insurance change could hike costs

Oct 16, 2008

A Citizens windstorm policy change is confusing for homeowners. Agents are left to explain the process and reasons for the change, which could result in price hikes for some clients. BY BEATRICE E. GARCIAMiami Herald–October 16, 2008 An administrative change …

Florida Agents Group Hosting Agency Perpetuation Clinics

Oct 16, 2008

Insurance Journal–October 16, 2008 With one session down and two to go, the Florida Association of Insurance Agents is hosting a series of perpetuation clinics throughout Florida to aid agency owners in grappling with issues associated with agency continuation. Sponsored …

Citizens changes at a glance

Oct 16, 2008

Miami Herald–October, 16, 2008 Homeowners covered by Citizens Property Insurance will need to reapply for coverage when their windstorm policies renew after Feb. 1. The insurer is switching to a new computer system for underwriting and administering its policies. It’s …