Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Friday, August 19, 2016
Aug 19, 2016
Dodgy Contractors Share Blame for High Rates, Last-Chance Insurer Says
Don’t blame us for rising Premiums, Administrators of Florida’s High-Risk Property Insurance Pool told State Regulators Thursday — blame the Lawyers. Michael Moline reports for FloridaPolitics.com on yesterday’s Citizens rate hearing.
- Keys Homeowners Group asks State to Stop Citizens’ Annual Rate Hikes
- Citizens Pitches Rate Hike as Water Claims Rise
Judge “Misapplied” Trade Secrecy Law in State Farm Case, Appeal Says
A Judge in Tallahassee relied “Solely on the Testimony of State Farm’s Own Employee” about the value of information the Company wants to Declare a Trade Secret and “Misapplied” the proper definition under Law, Florida Regulators argued in an Appeal this week. Charles Elmore reports for the Palm Beach Post.
Insurance Giant Zurich Buys Distribution Center for $24M
The Real Estate Arm of Global Insurance Giant Zurich North America acquired the Pompano Distribution Center for $23.6 Million, South Florida Business Journal reports.
Miami Beach Zika Cases May Prompt Call to Avoid City
A cluster of Zika Cases most likely transmitted by local mosquitoes has been identified in Miami Beach, and Federal and State Officials are considering whether to advise pregnant women to avoid traveling to the City and possibly even all of Miami-Dade County, a Health Official said Thursday. The New York Times’ Lizette Alvarez And Pam Belluck report.
State of Florida Settles with Planned Parenthood Over Abortion Challenge
Attorneys for Planned Parenthood and the Rick Scott Administration quietly agreed to settle a Legal Dispute in Federal Court over Abortion Legislation that aimed to defund Planned Parenthood Clinics. Christine Sexton reports for Politico Florida.
Florida Citrus Industry Talks Survival Tactics at 2016 Expo
Florida’s Iconic Citrus Industry is down but not out, Laura Ruane reports for the Ft. Myers News-Press.
Pivotal Party Primaries Will Decide a Quarter of Florida’s Legislative Seats
Across the State, Primary Races soon to be decided by a relative handful of Voters may determine whether the Florida Senate stays on its moderate course or shifts to the right as new battles loom over Abortion, Education, Guns and the Environment. The Tampa Bay Times’ Steve Bousquet reports via “The Buzz” blog.
Rick Scott Seeks Applicants for Constitution Revision Commission
Calling all Constitutional Aficionados: Your service is requested. Governor Rick Scott Thursday opened the Application Process for the 2017-18 Florida Constitution Revision, Jim Rosica reports for FloridaPolitics.com.
Cuba Approves First Commercial Flights from Miami and Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue and American Airlines are now cleared to start Commercial Service to several airports on the Island, reports the Miami Herald via Consumerist.com.
Public Affairs “Ironman” Takes Helm at I.I.I.
Young and fit Sean Kevelighan promises strategic, long-term approach to issues, Insurance Journal reports.
Judge Overturns Uber’s Settlement With Drivers
A Federal Judge on Thursday struck down a Proposed Class-Action Settlement Between Uber and a group of its current and former drivers, potentially continuing a Protracted Lawsuit that questioned a Key Tenet of the Ride-Hailing Company’s Business. The New York Times’ Mike Isaac reports.
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