The Florida House of Representatives Committee on Juvenile Justice, Chaired by Representative Mitch Needelman (R-Melbourne) met on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 to hear proposed legislation and a report from participants in the Chairman’s Contracting Workgroup.  To view the Action packet from …

The Florida Workers Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee has released its agenda for the January 24, 2008 meeting. Agenda topics include a review of the Committee’s duties; an investment marketplace update; review of policies and guidelines for the …

Following are excerpts from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s (“Office’s”)response to the First District Court of Appeal seeking to have the suspension of the Allstate Companies’ certificates of authority reinstated.  To read the complete response, click here. “Appellants’ Corrected Motion …

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has released an update regarding its filing of a response with the First District Court of Appeal seeking to have the suspension of the Allstate Companies’ certificates of authority reinstated.  The OIR’s press release …

Click on a headline to view the complete story: Insurance officials defend rates As state senators on Tuesday began their inquiry on why expected insurance rate cuts mandated by a new law haven’t materialized, industry officials disputed the methodology used …

The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Consumer Services Committee (“Committee”) held a meeting on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 to provide updates on its Policyholder Forums and Customer Care Call Center. Chairperson Carol Everhart called the meeting to order with Committee …

Today, both the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee and the Senate Committee on Property Insurance Accountability met to discuss several insurance-related issues. Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Chairman Bill Posey was absent from the meetings due to an illness. First, …

January 22-25 House Interim Committee Meetings

Tax proposal alternative emerging By NICHOLAS AZZARA As groups on both sides of the Amendment 1 tax plan jockey for voter support leading up to the Jan. 29 referendum, the state panel weighing a proposition that could placate them all …

McCain courts Cuban vote, reminds Florida of links to the state By LIZ SIDOTI Associated Press Writer Advertisement MIAMI (AP) — John McCain courted the Cuban vote Monday and reminded Florida voters of his history in the state, though he …