~ More than $10.7 million will connect rural hospitals with major medical centers in Florida ~ TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today awarded Opportunity Florida Inc. a Rural Infrastructure Fund grant totaling $1.12...
A proposed Model Act relating to auto body damage claims and aftermarket parts and repair will be among the issues discussed at the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (“NCOIL”) Summer Meeting from July...
Florida Representative Bill Proctor, sponsor of the controversial House Bill 1171, has written a letter to Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty in response to Commissioner McCarty’s suggestions about the...
As Gov. Charlie Crist decides whether to sign a bill (HB 1171) that would allow some large property insurance companies to raise rates without state regulatory approval, the measure’s sponsor has written to Insurance...
Floridians might not be as oblivious to hurricane safety as their coastal neighbors after all, a poll unveiled Wednesday indicates. Following the release last week of a Mason Dixon Polling & Research poll showing most...
By Maria Elena Abate, Esq., ShareholderColodny Fass Entitlement to appeal an order compelling an appraisal pursuant to a Florida insurance policy is now tantamount to a party’s entitlement to appeal an...
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Governor Crist Signs Legislation to Ensure Fairness in Tax Assessments Added protection for Florida homeowners and owners of business, rental or second-home...
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Crist likely to veto insurance bill Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday he likely will reject legislation allowing large national companies to charge whatever rates...
On Thursday, June 4, 2009, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) issued an Order stating its intent to suspend or revoke the Certificate of Authority for Liberty National Life Insurance Company...
A Message from PILS Chairman Maria Elena Abate, Esq.: The Florida Supreme Court issued a decision today confirming that voluntary sections of the Florida Bar may take ideological positions that could be considered...