Apr 24, 2007
The pending no-fault legislation in both the Florida House of Representatives and Senate has generated continuing editorial and news coverage from around the State. Below are three recent articles on the no-fault/personal injury protection sunset issue. Should you have any …
Apr 24, 2007
The State Board of Administation has announced a public meeting on behalf of the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology. The meeting, which is open to all persons, is scheduled to take place over the course of four days: May …
Apr 24, 2007
The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to consider Florida’s appeal of a decision that struck down an anti-kickback provision in the State’s Medicaid fraud law. The complete article, which was the lead story in this week’s “HealthDecisions.org” national newsletter, …
Apr 24, 2007
FPCA Auto Division Members: In advance of today’s 5 p.m. FPCA conference call, Marco DePompa, Vice President of Claims for U.S. Security Insurance Company, has provided the enclosed observations on behalf of USSI to be used as a discussion reference on …
Apr 24, 2007
Insurance fraud, and its prevention, made headlines in Florida this week, highlighted by the Florida Senate’s efforts to require criminal background checks of any employee with a financial interest in a health clinic. The enclosed “Insurance Fraud Weekly E-Port” newsletter …
Apr 24, 2007
The Florida House of Representatives and Senate have taken recent actions regarding PIP legislation. We have attached the latest versions of this legislation for your review prior to discussion during the 5:00 pm FPCA conference call today. Attached is Senator Bennett’s …
Apr 24, 2007
The Florida Financial Services Commission, Office of Insurance Regulation has announced a Public Hearing to which all persons are invited: Â Subject matter to be considered: This is the final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule …
Apr 24, 2007
On April 23, 2007 Governor Charlie Crist announced the appointment of State Senator Nancy Argenziano (R- Crystal River) to the Florida Public Service Commission. Her term will be effective on the date of her retirement from the Florida Senate. Should …
Apr 24, 2007
The Florida House of Representatives Policy and Budget Council met on Monday, April 23, 2007 and discussed several items relating to insurance. Below is a brief summary of the bills that were considered and the Council’s actions:  CS/HB 45 …
Apr 24, 2007
The Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee met on Monday, April 23, in what was likely its final meeting of the 2007 Legislative Session and briefly discussed four bills relating to insurance: Â S2858 GENERAL BILL/CS/CS by Banking and Insurance; …