Jun 17, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Editorial: Let market reign Most Floridians want insurer choice Fresh information should help Gov. Charlie Crist decide the fate of House Bill 1171, which landed on his desk Friday. …
Jun 17, 2009
Today, June 17, 2009, President Barack Obama, flanked by members of Congress, regulators and various White House administration officials announced a proposed overhaul on United States government oversight of financial markets, including the insurance sector, that is considered to be …
Jun 17, 2009
The Florida State Board of Administration has issued a Notice of Development of Rulemaking regarding proposed amendments to Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Rule 19-8.010 relating to the Reimbursement Contract. If a written request is made and approved by the …
Jun 17, 2009
The United States Department of the Treasury issued the following press release regarding President Obama’s anticipated announcement of a comprehensive plan for U.S. financial system regulatory reform today, June 17, 2009. President Obama to Announce Comprehensive Plan for …
Jun 17, 2009
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Website has been updated with the following information (click on a hyperlink below to access the documents): Under Announcements—2009 Participating Insurer Workshop lists the following presentations from the June 11-12, 2009 Workshop: June 11, …
Jun 17, 2009
Three articles regarding the Florida Property and Casualty Association (“FPCA”) appeared during June 2009 in Florida publications. The articles are: “Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Raises Rates To Align With Insurance Market,” South Florida Business Journal, June 15; “FPCA Asks Governor …
Jun 17, 2009
The Florida Board of Employee Leasing Companies will meet on Tuesday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m., and Wednesday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, 2800 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach.
Jun 17, 2009
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Agents and Agency Services issued a Notice of Proposed Rule regarding the following Rules relating to insurance agent continuing education compliance: 69B-228.030: Definitions 69B-228.220: Licensee Compliance; Requirements; Penalties for Non-Compliance The proposed …
Jun 16, 2009
Among 32 bills signed today, June 16, 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the following insurance-related bills into law: SB 742 relating to Sinkhole Losses SB 2282 relating to First-Responder Services SB 2252 relating to Professional Liability Claims SB …
Jun 16, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Blog: Broward County Administrator proposes tax rate hike Broward County’s top administrator is suggesting a small property tax increase as a way to avoid some of the most dramatic …