Orlando Sentinel–June 20, 2008 Citizens Property Insurance Corp. said Thursday that it now has $1.75 billion in financing for its high-risk account. The state-backed insurer obtained the funding by selling one- and three-year securities, and said it would use the …

South Florida Business Journal–June 19, 2008 South Florida Business Journal Miami-Dade County said it has been awarded nearly $18 million in funds to harden area buildings against hurricanes. Some grant recipients include Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami-Dade College, Miami-Dade County …

Florida Today–June 20, 2008 Readers express a variety of opinions in their letters to FLORIDA TODAY. A pledge to hold insurers accountable In 2007, three years after one of the worst hurricane seasons in the state’s history, the Florida Legislature …

News-Press–June 20, 2008 Editorial Hurricanes, and the threat of hurricanes, make living in Florida a gamble, forcing residents to choose the risk level they’re comfortable with. The foolhardy fail to stockpile basic hurricane kits. The wiser and more cautious build …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   ‘Tax swap’ battle to hit mailbox, radio, TV near you The next property tax fight is under way. On Monday, a broad and powerful coalition will announce plans …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   State insurer’s board chairman stepping down The Board of Governors’ chairman for the state-created homeowners insurance company is stepping down. Bruce Douglas announced Thursday at a board meeting …

Florida Super Lawyer Magazine, an annual publication recognizing the top attorneys in Florida, has named all Colodny Fass shareholders as “Super Lawyers®.”    Mike Colodny, Joel Fass and Maria Elena Abate were selected as 2008 Super Lawyers through a process of …

Recently, a representative from Colodny Fass attended the Board of Employee Leasing Companies’ (“Board”) General Business Meeting in Palm Beach County.  To view the complete agenda, click here.  The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Kelly K. Lanza and …

On Wednesday, June 18, 2008, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) held a Finance and Investment Committee (“Committee”) meeting to receive an update on liquidity financing, give consent regarding the broker-dealer team, and hear the Investment Report.  To view the complete …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Allstate bid denied by Supreme Court Allstate had a rather large door slammed in its face Wednesday. Niche for the rich: New insurance company targets high net-worth homeowners …