Jun 28, 2017
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) advised today, June 28, 2017, that it has made the following updates (click on the hyperlink to access the updated versions of the documents below): 2017/2018 Member Handbook This document is provided for …
Jun 28, 2017
Written comments are being accepted until July 19, 2017 by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) on the proposed repeal of Rule 69O-125.002, F.A.C., entitled “Discrimination in Insurance Rates – Multi-policy Discounts.” Rule 69O-125.002 is part of Chapter …
Jun 28, 2017
Written comments are being accepted until July 19, 2017 on the proposed repeal of two Rules relating to Application Procedures for Insurers Seeking to do Business In Florida (Chapter 69O-136, F.A.C.), the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) advised …
Jun 28, 2017
National Safety Council Rates Florida Among Worst for Workers’ Compensation Benefits No State goes far enough to protect its Residents from leading causes of Preventable Deaths and Injuries – commonly known as “Accidents” – on the road, in homes …
Jun 27, 2017
Above: Maria Elena Abate was recently nominated as “Insurance Defense Lawyer of the Year” by the Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee Signed into law by Florida Governor Rick Scott on June 23, 2017, HB 911 relating to Insurance Adjusters …
Jun 27, 2017
HB 1007 relating to Prohibited Insurance Acts was among the final bills to be signed from both the 2017 Regular and Special Sessions by Florida Governor Rick Scott yesterday, June 26, 2017. Among other provisions that include specific language …
Jun 27, 2017
Governor Scott Vetoes Bill Easing Fire-Protection Requirements for Condos The Bill (HB 653), which passed the Legislature with only one dissenting Vote, dealt with Requirements for Retrofitting High-Rise Condominium Buildings with fire sprinklers and other types of safety systems. …
Jun 26, 2017
Governor to Name Jimmy Patronis as New Florida CFO Patronis, who helped his family run a well-known Restaurant in Panama City, currently sits on the State Panel that Regulates Utilities. He was a Member of the Florida Legislature for …
Jun 23, 2017
Tampa’s Homeowners Choice seeks to offer flood insurance in other states Tampa-based insurance company HCI Group Inc.’s subsidiaries are trying to expand their flood insurance offerings beyond Florida. HCI has filed with regulators to offer flood coverage in Arkansas, …
Jun 22, 2017
Interim Committee Meetings begin Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in preparation for Florida’s 2018 Legislative Session, it was announced today, June 22, 2017. In 2016, lawmakers passed SB 7076, which effected a January 9 start date for the 2018 Session. …