By RANDY DIAMOND Palm Beach Post–Feb. 12, 2008 WEST PALM BEACH — Florida’s property insurance problems are spreading quickly to other states, four congressmen said Monday as they pushed for federal intervention to shore up the marketplace. "It is important …

By Julie Patel Sun-Sentinel.com–Feb. 11, 2008 A retired homeowner, an insurance agent, a mayor and a Realtor toldfederal lawmakers gathered in West Palm Beach on Monday that they need the federal government’s help to address Florida’s property insurance crisis. "Some …

Governor Charlie Crist sent the letter below to Florida’s Congressional Delegation regarding his federal appropriations priorities.  Governor Crist today is meeting with Florida Senate Appropriations Committee members. Should you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact …

As supplementary information to the February 11, 2008 FPCA Homeowners’ Division meeting, attached please find the following documents: Complete lists of Florida House and Senate members with their Tallahassee contact information and e-mail addresses A list of 2008 Florida House …

On Friday, February 8, 2008 the Citizens Claims Committee (“Committee”) held a planning and strategy meeting to discuss Citizens’ Claims Department’s (“Department”) operations model, staff education and standards, key performance indicator (“KPI”) development, and file standards and protocols. To view …

Representative Klein (second from left), Mahoney (second from right) and Wexler (right) came to West Palm Beach to take testimony about property skyrocketing property insurance premiums Monday afternoon. Witnesses included Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty, insurance industry officials and consumers. (Uma …

Meeting packet for the Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Operations Committee meeting held on Friday, February 8, 2008.

On Tuesday, February 12, 2008, the Florida Cabinet met in Tallahassee. There was no discussion regarding insurance-related events and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation was not on the agenda. To view the meeting agenda, click here. General Bob Milligan, …

In a press conference held this morning, February 12, 2008, Governor Charlie Crist announced the appointment of Holly Benson as Secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”). The Governor’s press release on the announcement is reprinted below. …

Following is a report on juvenile justice-related Florida legislative activities for the week of February 4-8:   Wednesday, February 6 Juvenile Provider Press Conference The Florida Juvenile Justice Association, the Children’s Campaign and the Florida Network of Youth and Family …