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. …
Jun 22, 2017
Meeting materials and comments have been posted for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Public Adjuster Working Group conference call on Monday, June 26, 2017 (12:00 p.m. Eastern/11:00 a.m. Central/10:00 a.m. Mountain/9:00 a.m. Pacific). To access the comments received …
Jun 22, 2017
Rulemaking has been ongoing since last fall for Rule 59A-5.032, F.A.C. and Rule 59A-5.032, F.A.C.–both entitled “Transparency and Billing.” Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration opened the new Rules pursuant to 2016 statutory changes to s. 395.301, F.S. Respective …
Jun 22, 2017
Rainy Season Douses Fiery Florida After months of drought conditions that helped fuel nearly 2,500 wildfires across the State, Florida has quickly moved deep into its Rainy Season. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via SunshineStateNews.com. …
Jun 21, 2017
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) issued a Bulletin today, June 21, 2017, reminding that FHCF Proof of Loss Reports are due from Participating Insurers no later than June 30, 2017. The Bulletin is attached for review. Pursuant to …
Jun 21, 2017
What could be substantial legislative changes to the Florida Building Code pending Governor Rick Scott’s action, along with the final draft of an extensive analysis of building damage caused during the 2016 Hurricane Season will be reviewed during the …
Jun 20, 2017
Legislation Would Make Major Changes to Florida’s Building Code Now, a coalition of Building Officials and people tied to the Insurance Industry fear HB 1021 could lead to a patchwork of requirements and higher Insurance Costs. Mike Vasilinda reports …