Jul 22, 2011
The following article was published in the Wall Street Journal on July 22, 2011: Florida Bolsters Hurricane Coffers By Leslie Scism Just in time for the worst of hurricane season, Florida’s state-run property insurer fattened its financial cushion with one …
Jul 21, 2011
Pursuant to the amendment of regulations RCW 48.15.040 and RCW 48.15.090 by the passage of HB 1694 (Chapter 31, Laws of 2011) State of Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has issued Emergency Rules stating that, instead of surplus lines …
Jul 21, 2011
The U.S. Federal Reserve issued the following news release today, July 21, 2011: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ready to Help Consumers on Day One Consumer Agency Hits the Ground Running WASHINGTON – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau …
Jul 21, 2011
To comply with requirements under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, the Washington State Insurance Department has initiated rulemaking relating to the consumer grievance and appeal process requirements for health carriers and health plans. This …
Jul 21, 2011
The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) held a National Clearinghouse Committee (“Committee”) meeting today, July 21, 2011, to decide what recommendations it will make to the FSLSO’s Board of Governors (“Board”) next week. The recommendations concern continuing discussions …
Jul 21, 2011
Tallahassee, Fla. – Katie Webb, a Partner with the law firm of Colodny Fass and its Insurance Regulatory and Governmental Consulting Practice Divisions, has received the “Outstanding Lobbying Efforts” Award from the Florida Insurance Council (FIC) for helping to …
Jul 21, 2011
Above: Colodny Fass Partner Katie Webb Tallahassee, Fla. – Katie Webb, a Partner with the law firm of Colodny Fass’ Insurance Regulatory and Governmental Consulting Practice Divisions, has received the “Outstanding Lobbying Efforts” Award from the Florida Insurance Council (FIC). …
Jul 21, 2011
Florida Property and Casualty Association Homeowners Division Members: As we previously discussed, we have scheduled a conference call for FPCA Homeowners Division Members tomorrow Friday, July 22, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with Demotech. The agenda includes …
Jul 21, 2011
The State of Washington has adopted the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Model Regulation 815 as WAC 284-74-510, which will permit the recognition of preferred mortality tables for use in determining minimum reserve liabilities, effective September 1, 2011. To …
Jul 21, 2011
The following memorandum was issued by the Office of Governor Rick Scott on July 21, 2011: Amendment to Cost Recovery Policy Governor Rick Scott is committed to providing Floridians with access to information that allows …