Apr 28, 2008
An updated chart listing insurance-related bill activity for Monday, April 28, Day 56 of Florida’s 2008 Regular Legislative Session is attached for your review. Please note today’s late activity on the following outstanding insurance-related bills: CS3/SB 1684 – Relating to …
Apr 28, 2008
On Monday, April 28, 2008, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizensâ€) held a Board of Governors (“Boardâ€) meeting to discuss reinsurance for the 2008 hurricane season. To view the complete agenda, click here. The meeting was called to order by Chairman …
Apr 28, 2008
 Above: Policy and Budget Council Chairman and Speaker-designate Rep. Ray Sansom, R-Fort Walton Beach, left, is questioned by Democratic Leader Rep. Dan Gelber, D-Miami Beach, right, as the House took up the hotly debated 2008-2009 budget proposal, HB5001, on …
Apr 28, 2008
The Keynoter–April 25, 2008 A well-intended Senate bill (SB 2860) contains a provision that would prohibit Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from selling a wind-only policy to new applicants, instead requiring it to sell all perils like fire, theft, liability and …
Apr 28, 2008
State insurer would package all coverageBy Sam Nissen snissen@keynoter.comThe Keynoter–April 26, 2008 Insurance reforms in Tallahassee could add thousands to new homeowners’ yearly bills in the Keys. Legislation that passed the Florida Senate would stop Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from …
Apr 28, 2008
The Ledger–April 26, 2008 The Florida Senate has shown leadership and vision in crafting consumer-focused property-insurance legislation. Senate Bill 2860, by Sen. Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, contains a number of provisions that benefit all Floridians. The bill significantly reduces …
Apr 28, 2008
Miami Herald–April 28, 2008 BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA A wide-ranging insurance bill passed by the state Senate nearly two weeks ago contains substantial changes for the state-run insurer, Citizens Property Insurance. There isn’t much good news for Citizens’ policyholders — …
Apr 28, 2008
Miami Herald–April 28, 2008 By NANCY DAHLBERG Insurance and property tax problems aren’t in the Legislative limelight like in past years, and other business issues are having a tough time getting Tallahassee’s attention at all. Still, some important work has …
Apr 28, 2008
SB 2012, which was amended by Representative Ron Reagan, is scheduled to be read during the House Session today, April 28, 2008. Representative Reagan’s amendment, a copy of which is attached for your review, authorizes hospitals to implement self-insurance coverage …
Apr 28, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  One week to go and still much to do Insurance and property tax problems aren’t in the Legislative limelight like in past years, and other business issues are …