Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report–Friday, June 20
Jun 20, 2014
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
Private insurers slow to enter Florida flood zone
A bill signed into law by Governor Rick Scott has opened the door for more private companies to offer flood coverage in Florida, but so far insurers don’t appear to be in a hurry to start writing policies, Tampa Tribune’s Josh Boatwright reports.
Charlie Crist Endorses former Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw in Tampa House Primary
Charlie Crist announced Thursday he is backing former Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw in the primary to replace term-limited Rep. Betty Reed, D-Tampa, in the Florida House, Kevin Derby reports for SunshineStateNews.com.
Uber drops fares in Tampa market
Uber – the high-tech on-demand transportation service – has announced they have dropped UberX prices by 25% in the Tampa market, now making rides as much as 60% cheaper than comparable taxi fares, SaintPetersBlog.com reports.
Scott signs Detert bill helping foster kids become drivers
Foster children between the ages of 16 and 18 will get help in obtaining driver’s licenses under a bill signed into law today by Governor Rick Scott, Lloyd Dunkelberger reports for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
For Floridians, Affordable Care Act Lives Up To Its Name: Average Monthly Premium Is $68
Floridians who bought health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace and received tax credits got a pretty good deal, according to federal data. FlaglerLive.com reports.
Appeals court overturns itself in Data Targeting redistricting records fight
In an unusual move, a full panel of appeals judges has overruled a previous decision allowing a Republican political consultant to shield records related to a high-stakes redistricting lawsuit from public disclosure, Aaron Deslatte reports for the Orlando Sentinel.
Judge hears evidence for, against blind trust law used by Governor Scott
Governor Rick Scott’s administration urged a judge on Thursday to throw out a lawsuit attacking the law that allows elected officials to place assets in blind trusts, Tampa Bay Times’ Steve Bousquet reports via the Miami Herald.
Not Much about Gubernatorial Hopeful Yinka Adeshina’s Campaign Reports Looks Legit
Tallahassee Republican Yinka Adeshina added her name to the list of competitors in the gubernatorial primary this week, but with her filing came bizarre campaign contribution reports where many donors apparently lived in empty fields, Publix stores, Western Unions and even a Best Buy, Allison Nielsen reports for SunshineStateNews.com.
Florida’s deadline for candidates to qualify for 2014 ballot is noon today
Whether they’re seeking the governor’s mansion or a spot on the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation Board, candidates across Florida have until noon today to submit paperwork and pay filing fees to get on the 2014 ballot, Palm Beach Post’s George Bennett reports for the “Post on Politics” blog.
David Simmons Can Use 2014 to Set Up Florida Attorney General Bid in 2018
There’s little surprise that Senator David Simmons is already generating some buzz about running for Florida Attorney General in 2018 when Pam Bondi is term-limited, Jeff Henderson reports for SunshineStateNews.com.
AARP: Florida ranks 43rd among states in helping elderly, disabled stay independent
Florida ranks 43 among the states for helping disabled and older Floridians live independently, according to an AARP scorecard released Thursday, Liz Freeman reports for the Naples Daily News.
House Committee Approves TRIA Renewal Bill with NARAB Amendment
The House Financial Services Committee today voted to report out a bill to extend the federal terrorism insurance program for another five years. The bill also contains some reforms of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) and an insurance producer licensing reform amendment. Andrew G. Simpson reports for Insurance Journal.
- Chairman Hensarling’s Opening Statement at Markup of TRIA and Financial Services Oversight Committee Reform Bills
- Is Hensarling Betting on More Conservative 2015 Congress with TRIA-Extension Alternative?
- Waters Strongly Opposes Radical Changes to TRIA, Financial Services Oversight Committee
U.S. Senate Committee to Take Up Cyber Liability Bill Next Week
The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to consider a bill next week aimed at encouraging companies to exchange information on hacking attempts and cybersecurity threats with the government, senators said this week as they released a draft of the legislation, Reuters reports via Insurance Journal.
Texas Property/Casualty Symposium to Focus on Insurance Industry Changes
The Insurance Council of Texas will host its 22nd Annual Mid-Year Property & Casualty Symposium in Austin on July 17, Insurance Journal reports.
Workers’ Compensation Research Institute Identifies New Predictors of Worker Outcomes
A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute identifies several predictors for worker outcomes following an injury, Patricia Harman reports for National Underwriter’s PropertyCasualty360.com.
If Fracking Is the Question, Insurers May Ask – What Is the Answer?
When it comes to the use of evolving technologies such as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in oil and gas production one big question insurance companies are faced with is: to insure or not to insure? Stephanie K. Jones reports for Insurance Journal.
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