Oct 26, 2016
David Altmaier Outlines Legislative Priorities at Insurance Conference Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier outlined his Legislative Priorities Tuesday during an Industry Conference, promising above all to work with Industry Stakeholders in drafting responses to Market Pressures. Michael Moline reports …
Oct 25, 2016
In an Opinion issued October 20, 2016, the Florida Supreme Court considered the scope of the liability of the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”) for sinkhole losses. In its Opinion, the Florida Supreme Court affirmed two certified questions in …
Oct 25, 2016
The Florida Department of Financial Services’ (“DFS”) Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services has published a Notice of Rule Development for the following proposed Rules relating to property insurance mediators: 69B-250.001 Purpose and Scope 69B-250.002 Qualifications of Mediators …
Oct 25, 2016
Florida Hurricane Matthew Insurance Claims Now Worth Nearly $550 Million The number of Insurance Claims following Hurricane Matthew has now surpassed 91,000, with Estimated Losses rising to $549 Million. Matthew Moline reports for FloridaPolitics.com. Florida Group Offers Recommendations …
Oct 20, 2016
Storm Victims Filing Insurance Claims Have Rights, Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Reminds Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater informed Historic City News Local Reporters today that the Florida Department of Financial Services want to be certain that storm victims in …
Oct 19, 2016
Despite Storms, Florida Hurricane Fund Remains in Good Shape Florida’s streak of dodging Hurricanes is over, but the State-Created Fund that helps Private Insurers pay out Claims after a storm remains in strong financial shape. FEMA Designates 4 Florida …
Oct 18, 2016
Above: Carolyn Gilbert Epstein Former Miami-Dade County Assistant State Attorney Carolyn Gilbert Epstein has joined Colodny Fass as Of Counsel, the law firm announced today, October 18, 2016. She will work with Colodny Fass’ award-winning Litigation Team, which was named as “Insurance Litigation Department of …
Oct 18, 2016
Hurricane Matthew-Related Insurance Claims Pass the 75,000 Barrier The number of Insurance Claims filed following Hurricane Matthew has now surpassed 75,000, State Regulators announced Monday. Michael Moline reports for FloridaPolitics.com. Rick Scott: Florida Needs Full Major Disaster Declaration …
Oct 17, 2016
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Advisory Council will hold a public meeting tomorrow, October 18, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. (ET) in Tallahassee. The agenda includes a vote to approve the October 2016 Estimated FHCF Claims-Paying Capacity. A financial …
Oct 17, 2016
The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board (“FHIAB”) is scheduled to hold a public meeting to conduct administrative matters, adopt its “State of the Market” Annual Report and discuss its 2017 legislative proposals on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 3 …