Mar 13, 2014
The U.S. Senate has passed the House flood insurance relief bill today, March 13, 2014, according to Insurance Journal. The bill restores “grandfathering” of policies located in communities with new flood maps, among other provisions. The Senate had passed its …
Mar 13, 2014
The Associated Press reported this morning, March 13, 2014, that the Florida Supreme Court has ruled that limits on non-economic awards in medical malpractice wrongful death cases are unconstitutional. To view the ruling, click here. The Associated Press story …
Mar 13, 2014
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Mar 13, 2014
Florida Auto Dismantlers & Recyclers Association (FADRA) would like to request permission to use your name to respond to any legislation that could harm or enhance the salvage industry. Last year FADRA had a Grassroots Alliance that was very beneficial …
Mar 12, 2014
News of a class action sinkhole claims settlement anticipated to save $30 million in legal fees, along with changes approved to Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s (“Citizens”) “Glide-Path” Premium Capping policy in both personal and commercial lines were among …
Mar 12, 2014
At its Board of Governors (“Board”) meeting this morning, March 12, 2014, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s (“Citizens”) General Counsel Dan Sumner advised that the State-run insurer has reached agreements with 300 of its policyholders to allow them to make critical sinkhole-related repairs to their properties without …
Mar 12, 2014
To go directly to the section of your choice, click on a hyperlink below. Other hyperlinks to meeting information, bills and news are noted in bold type. Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events Daily Florida Insurance-Related News Daily …
Mar 12, 2014
The March 12, 2014 edition of SaintPetersBlog.com’s (now FloridaPolitics.com) “4th Floor Files” featured Florida government lobbyist Trevor Mask of Colodny Fass. His (current) clients include the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America and the Broward League of Cities. Click here to …
Mar 11, 2014
Following is a summary of actions taken by insurance-related Florida legislative committees today, March 11, 2014: Florida House of Representatives’ Insurance and Banking Subcommittee As part of the Florida House of Representatives’ Insurance and Banking Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) agenda …
Mar 11, 2014
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) published its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 today, March 11, 2014. To view the Report, which provides data on the FHCF’s financial status and operational activities for the year ending June 30, …