May 27, 2010
Florida State Representative William D. Snyder’s Office issued the following news release on May 27, 2010: TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist signed into law House Bill (HB) 7069 by Representative William Snyder (R‐Stuart). The bi‐partisan legislation will close loopholes in …
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Reverses Position, Supports HB 5603
May 27, 2010
After asking Governor Charlie Crist for a veto, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME”) is now supporting HB 5603, which relates to workers’ compensation and Florida’s risk management programs, according to The Florida Current. AFSCME …
May 26, 2010
HB 5603 relating to the Florida Department of Financial Services by the Government Operations Appropriations Committee and State Representative Alan Hays (R-Umatilla) would, among other provisions, revise the maximum reimbursement allowances section in 440.13, F.S. for the purpose of addressing the …
May 26, 2010
Proposed Rules 12A-19.071, 12A-19.100 and 12B-8.0016 were the only insurance-related items considered by the Florida Cabinet at its March 25, 2010 meeting. The Rules enable the Florida Department of Revenue (“DOR”) to create and maintain a statutory address/jurisdiction database for the …
May 26, 2010
Free statewide technology training and certification will be available as the result of a partnership between Microsoft and the State of Florida that began on May 25, 2010. Workforce Florida Inc. will distribute 40,000 training and certification vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis through …
May 26, 2010
The Office of the Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate issued the following news release on May 26, 2010: TALLAHASSEE— Citing specific circumstances of questionable claims denials, Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw today sent a petition to the Office of Insurance …
May 26, 2010
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) International Accounting Standards Working Group (“Working Group”) members are currently finalizing the attached memorandum specifying the NAIC’s tentative position on the expected International Financial Reporting Standards Model. Several versions (tracked and untracked changes) …
May 26, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Blog: Citizens Property Insurance under fire again Citizens Property Insurance drew fire again for its no-bid contract. Citizens has not taken well to the press coverage – …
May 26, 2010
FPCA Auto Members: A bill introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives would allow insurance companies to sell policies with maximum personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits starting at $50,000. Michigan, currently the only state with unlimited PIP benefits, would no longer …
May 25, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida Property Tax Amendments Survive Another Court Challenge A pair of state constitutional amendments that give tax breaks to primary homeowners survived another legal challenge Monday as the …