Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report–Friday, August 29, 2014
Aug 29, 2014
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
Chief of $800 million insurance fraud scheme set for sentencing in Florida federal court
The mastermind of an $800 million insurance scam that stands as one of the largest fraud schemes in Florida history is being sentenced by a federal judge, Associated Press’ Curt Anderson reports via the Daily Journal.
Climate activists protest but candidates for Public Service Commission ignore the issue
Scientists hoping to draw attention to Gov. Rick Scott’s disregard for climate change and rising seas staged a press conference next door to a meeting of the Public Service Commission Nominating Council at the Miami International Airport Hotel Thursday, the Miami Herald’s Mary Ellen Klas reports via “The Buzz” blog.
State of Florida Web site aimed at the uninsured draws little interest
Six months after the launch of the state’s effort called Florida Health Choices, just 30 people have signed up. Another seven plans were canceled either because consumers changed their minds or didn’t pay for services. Tampa Bay Times’ Tia Mitchell reports.
Rich shows her support for Crist at Broward rally
Former Governor Charlie Crist and his Democratic primary rival former state Senator Nan Rich of Weston put on a united front at a rallies Thursday in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
Why did more Republicans vote in the primary? They had 19 more legislative races than Democrats
Republican voters had more reason statewide to go to the polls than Democrats. Compared to Democratic contests, there were 19 more Republican primary legislative races (that is, races for Congress and state Senate and House), the Miami Herald’s Marc Caputo explains in the “Naked Politics” blog.
Final tally gives nod to Jeff Holcomb in GOP commission primary in Hernando
Software consultant Jeff Holcomb won a narrow victory over Realtor Laurie Pizzo in the Republican primary for the District 4 seat on the Hernando County Commission on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Panel rewards legislative ties, nominating Patronis and Murzin for Public Service Commission
The Public Service Nominating Council included a current and former legislator, as well as a sitting commissioner, in the slate of seven candidates forwarded to Governor Rick Scott to fill two positions on the five-person board that regulates Florida utilities, the Miami Herald’s Mary Ellen Klas reports via the “Naked Politics” blog.
Florida Power & Light cooling canals at Turkey Point nuclear power plant still too hot
Canals that keep two Turkey Point nuclear reactors from overheating need millions more gallons of water to stay cool, Jenny Staletovich reports for the Miami Herald.
Florida banks’ loan growth doubles national pace; profits up
Florida is a good state to live in for those seeking a loan, as the state’s banks grew their loans in the second quarter at more than double the national rate, South Florida Business Journal’s Brian Bandell reports.
State Farm Enhances Claims Reporting App with Object Recognition Technology
State Farm has added object recognition technology to their Pocket Agent app to make submitting an auto claim via a mobile device easier and simplify the claims process, Insurance Journal reports.
Best’s Review Webinar Examines the Surplus Lines Sector of the U.S. Insurance Market
On September 11, a panel of surplus lines industry leaders will review the market and highlights of a new A.M. Best report funded by the Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation. Registration is complimentary.
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