Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Friday, January 27, 2017
Jan 27, 2017
Supreme Court Backs Insurer on PIP Medical Fees
In a defeat for Medical Providers, a divided Florida Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Allstate Insurance Company in a dispute about Fees Paid to care for Auto-Accident Victims. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via Miami CBS Local.
A public authority that oversees a South Florida commuter rail service is set to award a more than $500 million contract to a company whose bid was tens of millions of dollars higher than its competitors, each of whom was deemed ineligible for the same technical flaw relating to insurance provisions and general wording. Matt Dixon reports for Politico Florida.
High Risk for Florida Doctors Who Order Medical Marijuana
Regardless of how much discretion they get once New Regulations shake out, Florida Physicians will be the Gatekeepers between Patients and Medical Marijuana. Erin Clark reports for FloridaWatchdog.org.
House Democrats Walk Out On Controversial Speaker
A House Panel’s decision to hear Thursday from a Speaker with a history of inflammatory statements about minorities and immigrants roiled the normal peaceful Legislative Committee Week in Tallahassee, prompting Democrats to walk out of the Hearing. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Brandon Larrabee reports via SayfieReview.com.
Scott Pitches Ethics Changes to Corcoran
The Scott Administration on Thursday pitched a series of New Ethics Standards in a letter responding to a request for ideas from House Speaker Richard Corcoran. Daniel Ducassi reports for Politico Florida.
Miami-Dade Mayor Orders Jails to Comply with Federal Immigration Detention Requests
The Mayor of Miami-Dade County on Thursday ordered County Jails to Comply with Federal Detention Requests, citing President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders concerning “Sanctuary Jurisdictions” for Illegal Immigrants. Cristiano Lima and Marc Caputo report for Politico Florida.
Governor Rick Scott’s Tweets Lead Ports to Kill Planned Agreements with Cuba
In light of Threatening Tweets by Governor Rick Scott, Ports in Broward and Palm Beach Counties have cancelled plans to sign an Agreement for Cooperation with the National Port Administration of Cuba. The Sun-Sentinel’s Ron Hurtibise reports.
Lawmakers Look at Tearing Down “Liquor Wall”
A measure that would allow Floridians to mix vodka and veggies in their shopping carts — something prohibited for more than eight decades — sailed through a Senate Committee on Thursday. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via the Tallahassee Democrat.
California Judge Denies State Farm’s Request to Delay Rate Reduction Order
Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal has denied State Farm’s Request for a Temporary Restraining Order in an attempt to delay California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones’ Enforcement of his Order directing the Carrier to Reduce Homeowners and Renters Rates by 7 percent overall, Insurance Journal reports.
How Will Legislators Crack Down on Storm-Claims Fraud in 2017?
Legislative efforts are under way to protect Consumers from Property Insurance Scams, Cons and Litigation. Chris Hackett reports for National Underwriter’s PropertyCasualty360.com.
NAIC Leader Says Insurer Systemic Risk Process Is Unnecessary
Although the Financial Stability Oversight Council created by the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform Act could serve an incredibly useful purpose, the FSOC’s Activities so far have been misguided, an Insurance Regulator said last week, Susanne Sclafane reports for Insurance Journal.
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Named Vice-Chair of Two National Task Forces
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Allen Kerr has been named Vice-Chairman of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Workers’ Compensation and Examination Oversight Task Forces, Insurance Journal reports.
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