Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, June 3

Jun 3, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Citizens Property prepares for higher premiums in Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state-backed property insurer, says it needs to boost rates for homes, condos and businesses by a …

Sinkhole Loss and First-Responder Bills Presented to Governor

Jun 3, 2009

Florida Governor Charlie Crist was presented with two insurance-related bills today, June 3, along with 12 other bills.  Senate Bill 742 relating to Sinkhole Losses would require the Florida Financial Services Commission to adopt a building code effectiveness grading schedule …

Governor Crist Signs Child Advocacy Legislation

Jun 3, 2009

~ Protects rights of children involved in courts, increases children’s access to health care ~ TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist signed legislation on June 2, 2009 to improve the quality of life for Florida’s children.  Senate Bill 1018, Guardian Ad Litem, expands …

OIR Approves Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rate Decrease

Jun 3, 2009

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) issued a Final Order today, June 3, approving a rollback in workers’ compensation insurance rates.  The action restores the 18.6 percent rate decrease that took effect on January 1, 2009, with a projected …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, June 2

Jun 2, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Crist Signs Insurance Premium Tax Credit Corporate Scholarship Bill; Vetoes Condo Loss Assessment Coverage Bill A summary of Governor Charlie Crist’s bill action on Monday.   Florida Surplus Lines …