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 …
May 26, 2009
Today, May 26, 2009, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a workshop on proposed Rule 690-142.015, entitled Standardized Requirements Applicable to Insurers After Hurricanes or Natural Disasters. OIR Assistant General Counsel Steve Fredrickson presided over the workshop. As …
May 26, 2009
~ Discusses seniors’ concerns and interests, highlights assistance for elder Floridians ~ TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist hosted a Tallahassee Tuesday discussion on May 26, 2009 with representatives of Florida’s senior community to hear about the challenges, concerns, and work …
May 26, 2009
Last week, U.S. Representative Ron Klein (D-Florida District 22) introduced House Resolution 2555, which is also known as the “Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2009.” Among the bill’s 43 co-sponsors are the following U.S. Representatives from Florida: Thomas J. Rooney (R-16) …
May 26, 2009
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Annuity Disclosure Working Group meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 28, has been canceled. Information on rescheduled meetings will be distributed as it becomes available. Should you have any questions or comments, please …
May 22, 2009
Florida State Board of Administration Director of Bond Finance J. Ben Watkins testified yesterday, May 21, 2009, at a U.S. House Financial Services Committee hearing that, inclusive of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, the State currently has approximately $25 billion in outstanding …
May 22, 2009
Florida Governor Charlie Crist declared a State of Emergency today, May 22, due to severe storms and flooding in the State counties of Brevard, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Lake, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia. The Governor’s Executive Order …
May 22, 2009
As you are aware, Demotech Inc. has been in the process of revising or confirming its Financial Stability Ratings for its rated Florida companies based on issues related to the liquidity of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Should you receive …
May 22, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: New federal legislation would give South Florida homeowners an insurance break Policy holders would get relief, have more options South Florida homeowners could get a break from soaring property …