Mar 30, 2009
Two similar property insurance bills relating to sinkholes are scheduled to be heard this week in the Florida Legislature by their final committees of reference. Because the two bills are nearly identical, please focus your review on the provisions of …
Mar 30, 2009
An editorial from the Saturday, March 28, 2009, edition of the Miami Herald regarding a proposed statewide ban on accident fees is reprinted below for your review. Local perspectives Miami Herald–March 28, 2009 TALLAHASSEE BAN THE ‘CRASH TAX’ THROUGHOUT …
Mar 30, 2009
On Wednesday, March 25 2009, the Florida Senate Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations (“Committee”) released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2009-2010. The Committee is chaired by Senator Victor Crist (R-Tampa) and has spending authority over the …
Mar 30, 2009
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday, March 31 Florida House of Representatives General Government Policy Council The Florida House of Representatives General Government Policy Council will meet on Tuesday, March 31, 8:30-11:15 a.m., Room 17 of the …
Mar 27, 2009
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE MARCH 27, 2009…Two months after being denied higher rates, State Farm Insurance Co. and other large insurers could charge premiums not regulated by the state under a proposal approved …
Mar 27, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: State Farm could charge higher fees under bill Two months after being denied higher rates, State Farm Insurance Co. and other large insurers could …
Mar 27, 2009
Above: State Representative Anitere Flores (R-Miami) gestures as she defends CS/HB 903 when the measure was considered on the House floor Thursday, March 26, 2009. (House photo by Mark Foley) Speaker: HB 903 A “Critical Issue” During a …
Mar 27, 2009
Please review the following bills and provide any comments during today’s 2:00 p.m. FPCA Homeowners Division meeting. House Bill 1171 relating to Residential Property Insurance House Bill 1171 relating to Residential Property Insurance by Representatives Bill Proctor (R-Saint Augustine) …
Mar 27, 2009
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Advisory Council met on March 20, 2009 in Tallahassee to address a number of pertinent issues relating to FHCF fiscal and procedural administration for the 2009 Hurricane Season. To view the meeting agenda and …
Mar 27, 2009
REMINDER: Please be advised that the FPCA Homeowners Division will hold its weekly conference call today (March 27) at 2:00 p.m. The call-in number for today’s meeting is: 800.369.1285; conference code: 46367#. Additional supplemental materials for today’s meeting are attached …