Jul 1, 2011
Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida regulatory events for the week of July 4-8, 2011: All times are Eastern Time (“ET”). Additional information is available via hyperlink where noted in bold type. FLORIDA INSURANCE REGULATORY EVENTS Tuesday, July …
Jul 1, 2011
Recently, in Estate of McCall ex rel. McCall v. U.S., No. 09-16375, 2011 WL 2084069, at *1 (11th Cir. May 27, 2011), the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion upholding the constitutionality of Florida’s limitation on noneconomic …
Jul 1, 2011
Florida Property and Casualty Association Automobile Division Members: The Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiarum Brief and Motion for Rehearing in Kingsway Amigo v. Ocean Health was granted by the Fourth District Court of Appeal. A copy of the …
Jul 1, 2011
In Kauffman v. Community Inclusions, Inc./Guarantee Insurance Co., 57 So. 3d 919 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011), the First District Court of Appeal confirmed that the workers’ compensation statute, section 440.34, Fla. Stat., limits claimants’ attorney’s fees to a percentage …
Jul 1, 2011
The comprehensive Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (“TWIA”) reform bill, HB 3, was passed by the Texas Legislature on June 28, 2011 during a Special Session. Immediately upon the adjournment of the Regular Texas Legislative Session on May 29, 2011, …
Breaking News – Louisiana Governor to Sign NIMA Today – Surplus Lines Legislation Signed by Governor
Jul 1, 2011
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has signed House Bill 469, providing authority to Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon to enter into the Nonadmitted Insurance Multi-State Agreement (“NIMA”) developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”). Commissioner Donelon will be …
Jul 1, 2011
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Claims Committee (“Committee”) met via teleconference yesterday, June 30, 2011, to review two consent agenda items and hear updates on other matters pertinent to Citizens’ operations. To view the agenda and meeting materials, click …
Jul 1, 2011
The following article was published in The Sunshine News on July 1, 2011: Governor Rick Scott OKs SunRail; Critics see train wreck ahead By Kenric Ward Brushing off criticism from taxpayer and tea party groups, Gov. Rick Scott gave the …
Jul 1, 2011
The following article was was posted to the PolitiJax blog in the Florida Times-Union on July 1, 2011: Appeals Court: Illegal Residents Entitled to Workers Comp By Matt Dixon After dropping out of school in his native Mexico, Luis …
Jul 1, 2011
The following article was published in The Insurance Journal on July 1, 2011: Florida Homeowner’s Insurance Names Patel as New CEO Homeowners Choice, a Florida-based provider of homeowners’ insurance, has named a familiar executive to be its new chief executive …