Dec 16, 2008
December 16, 2008 New York– This is an unprecedented time for the global economy. The downturn has been swift and severe, and the turmoil has spread quickly around the world. Countries across the globe have taken action to minimize the …
Dec 16, 2008
The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (“NCOIL”) recently concluded its 2008 Annual Meeting in Duck Key, Florida. At the meeting, Legislators considered proposals related to: An NAIC reinsurance regulatory framework Sarbanes-Oxley-like corporate governance Physician reimbursement contract arrangements Transparency in prescription …
Dec 16, 2008
REMINDER: The next FPCA meeting is scheduled to be held in-person on December 22, 2008, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the offices of American Traditions Insurance Company, in Pinellas Park, Florida. Lunch will be provided. Representative Ron Reagan and Representative …
Dec 16, 2008
On Monday, December 15, the FPCA Automobile Division met in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and discussed its legislative priorities for the upcoming Session. The following supplemental materials referenced at the meeting are attached: Senate Report on Accident Response Fees Tampa Bay …
Dec 16, 2008
A federal appeals court Monday let stand a civil rights lawsuit brought by three former foster children who say they were repeatedly raped after caseworkers put them in a Jacksonville foster home with older children known to be sexual predators.
Dec 15, 2008
December 15, 2008HP-1328 Washington – The Treasury Department and the Office of Management and Budget today released the Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Report of the United States Government. The report details the U.S. government’s current financial position, as well as …
Dec 15, 2008
On December 12, 2008, the Florida State Board of Administration (“SBA”) issued a Denial of its Petition for Emergency Waiver or Variance filed by Tower Hill Insurance Group, LLC (“Tower Hill”)on November 12, 2008. Tower Hill’s petition, which was submitted on behalf …
Dec 15, 2008
St. Petersburg Times, 12/14/2008 Jeff Atwater, Senate president Al Austin, Republican fundraiser from Tampa St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker and wife, Joyce, St. Petersburg Brian Ballard, former chief of staff for Gov. Bob Martinez and a campaign adviser to Crist …
Dec 15, 2008
Above: Charlie Crist and Carole Rome listen to Rev. David Miller during their wedding Friday at First United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg. Rome’s daughters Skylar, 10, and Jessica, 12, are in back. To view the wedding guest list, click …
Dec 15, 2008
Above: Charlie Crist and Carole Rome listen to Rev. David Miller during their wedding Friday at First United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg. Rome’s daughters Skylar, 10, and Jessica, 12, are in back. To view the wedding guest list, click …