May 27, 2009
Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the 2009-2010 State Budget into law today, May 27, at a ceremony in Tallahassee. Governor Crist made two changes in the $66.5 billion budget passed by the Legislature, reversing the two-percent cuts in state workers’ …
May 27, 2009
New Treasury Unit Would Provide Expertise on Insurance Policy at a Federal Level WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee, announced on May 22, 2009 …
May 27, 2009
While addressing media members prior to a Cabinet meeting held this morning, May 27, 2009, Governor Charlie Crist commented on House Bill 1171, which is expected to reach his desk by the week of June 1. The Governor stated …
May 27, 2009
By Richard J. Fidei, Esq., Partner and Susan W. Verini, Esq., AssociateColodny Fass The New York State Insurance Department (the “Department”) recently published proposed Regulation 189 (11 NYCRR 111) (the “Regulation”). The Regulation, if adopted, would require every …
May 27, 2009
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Life Risk-Based Capital Working Group will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:00 p.m. (EST). To view the agenda and meeting materials, click here. Items to be discussed include: The year-end …
May 26, 2009
As part of the Florida Cabinet meeting agenda on Wednesday, May 27, the Florida State Board of Administration will present the following Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) agenda items for approval: A request for approval of, and authority to file, Rule …
May 26, 2009
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Suitability of Annuity Sales Working Group issued an updated discussion draft on proposed revisions to the Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation. This discussion draft, which is attached, reflects changes made by the …
May 26, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Reading, writing, recession. South Florida schools struggle to cope. Staff cuts. Supply shortages. Less money. More anxiety. Broward school district’s central office to cut 59 positions In an …
May 26, 2009
Please review the attached draft letter to Florida Governor Charlie Crist requesting his veto of HB 1171 and provide any comments to Katie Webb at kwebb@cftlaw.com by Monday, June 1, 2009. FPCA Counsel has determined that the best course of …
May 26, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Crist seeks federal disaster declaration Gov. Charlie Crist is asking that a federal disaster be declared after heavy rains flooded central and northeast Florida. Memorandum: Governor’s Letter To President …