With Corcoran out of the race, DeSantis, of Palm Coast, is eliminating a rival for the support of ultra-conservative voters. But the contest soon could get heated as Putnam and DeSantis square off to attract primary voters,...
The commission, formed every 20 years to review and suggest changes to the state’s governing document, formally submitted its proposed amendments to Secretary of State Ken Detzner on Wednesday....
Nobody can sell water without getting permission from one of the state’s five water management districts, which examine whether the proposed sale is for a “beneficial use” that’s “in the public...
U.S. Selects 10 Drone Test Projects
May 10, 2018
One rule submitted would allow drones to fly over people while another proposal submitted would allow for remote identification and tracking of unmanned aircraft in flight. Reuters’ Jeffrey Dastin and David Shepardson...
Lloyd’s bars syndicates from covering NRA program
May 10, 2018
Lloyd’s said in a statement that it had given “very careful consideration” as to whether insurers at Lloyd’s should cover programs associated with the NRA. Gavin Souter reports for Business Insurance....
Former Zenefits CEO surrenders insurance license following department enforcement action
May 10, 2018
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced the conclusion of an enforcement action against Parker Conrad for his alleged role in licensing compliance violations that occurred at Zenefits during his tenure as...
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will transfer $1.42 billion in risk to the reinsurance and capital markets — a move its leadership said would leave it with reserves sufficient to cover a major storm. ...
The discussion will include the May claims-paying capacity estimates. Other general business of the Advisory Council may also be addressed....
The governor spoke to the Tampa Bay Times about how the challenges of Hurricane Irma and what lessons he learned. The Tampa Bay Times’ William March reports for “The Buzz” blog....
Court Backs Air Ambulance Firm in PIP Fight
May 9, 2018
In a case stemming from a child getting rushed to a hospital after a traffic accident, a federal appeals court Tuesday backed an air-ambulance firm in a dispute about whether the amount paid for helicopter services should be...