The following information regarding the appointment of David Foy as Policy Director for the Crist Administration was released this morning by the Governor’s office.  Mr. Foy was formerly Chief of Staff for Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation. Should you have any questions or …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Falling property values predicted for Florida in ’08 State economists are forecasting that property values, for the first time in recent memory, will decrease statewide, which could lead to fewer …

Today, November 8, 2007, the United States House of Representatives passed the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (H.R. 3355) by 258 (Y)-155 (N) with 19 Members not voting.  The vote count, consisting of a large Democratic majority, can be viewed …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Florida GOP penalized for early primary The Republican National Committee followed its Democratic counterparts Thursday and slapped Florida with penalties for being the naughty boys of the presidential primary.   …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Nelson offers national disaster bill Sen. Bill Nelson has introduced a bill that would create a national catastrophe fund.   Catastrophe fund bill’s progress The House is expected to vote …

  On Tuesday, November 06, 2007, a member of this Firm attended a public rate hearing by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) for IDS Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“IDS”).  Mike Milnes, OIR Deputy Director of Property and …

  On Wednesday, November 7, 2007, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) scheduled a public hearing on Proposed Rules 69O-143.041 and 69O-143.042 relating to Insurer Conduct.  The Proposed Rules would allow insurers to utilize modern systems for holding and …

  On November 5, 2007, the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology (“Commission”) held a teleconference in order to discuss the Comparison Report on Hurricane Loss Projection Models (“Report”).  The Report was approved with changes and will be presented …

  As of November 6, 2007, the following six (6) insurance companies have applied for grant money under the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program:   • Occidental Fire & Casualty of North Carolina • Companion Property & Casualty Insurance Company • ASI Lloyds • Imperial …

  On Tuesday, November 6, 2007, a member of this Firm attended a workshop at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) on Proposed Rule 69O-170.0155(n), titled “Personal Injury Provider Certification of Eligibility.”  The purpose of this Proposed Rule is …