Apr 15, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below: House Measure Would Lessen Storm Insurance Bite Home insurers would be able to purchase less state backup insurance under a measure approved by a House panel in hopes it …
Apr 15, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Florida tax commission rejects plan to limit government spending Despite hours of testimony from home and business owners angry about their hefty property tax bills, Florida’s powerful tax …
Apr 15, 2008
The Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission held a meeting on Monday, April 14, 2008. The meeting included the presentation of the following proposals (click on the links to access each proposal and its respective analysis) CS/CS/CP 0045 – Revenue Caps by …
Apr 15, 2008
Governor Charlie Crist was presented today, April 15, 2008 with 19 bills that have been passed during the 2008 Legislative Session. If the Governor does not act upon these bills by April 22, 2008, they will become law without his signature. Following …
Apr 15, 2008
The following information has been provided by the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (“PCIAA”):  PCIAA Insurers for Action Alert–Florida Public Adjusters Immediate grassroots action is needed to help pass House Bill 661. If approved, the bill would prevent …
Apr 15, 2008
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund has the following bids open at this time: Invitation to Negotiate (“ITN”) for Reinsurance Intermediary Services Bond/Tax and Disclosure Counsel Services Request for Quote Bank Liquidity/Credit Support Services ITN Investment Banking Services ITN Responses for …
Apr 15, 2008
On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee (“Committee”) discussed insurance-related legislation as part of its regular agenda. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to consideration of Senate Bill 1986 by Senator Ring relating …
Apr 15, 2008
The Florida Workers Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUAâ€) will hold a Policy Administration Services RFP Evaluation Committee (“Committeeâ€) meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. The Committee will review responses to a March 28, 2008 request for proposal …
Apr 15, 2008
An amendment has been filed by Senator Mike Fasano to Senate Bill 2860, Senator Jeff Atwater’s property insurance bill. The amendment would modify the Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act to require insurers or affiliates that write personal residential policies in other …
Apr 15, 2008
Despite efforts to defeat the amendment by the Florida Trial Lawyers Bar Association, Senator Dave Aronberg successfully amended Senate Bill 2338 relating to motor vehicle insurance in the Senate Commerce Committee meeting held today, April 15, 2008. Senator Aronberg offered …