Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Friday, November 20, 2015
Nov 20, 2015
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
There are no insurance-related events scheduled for today.
Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
Florida leads U.S. dive in flood policies after Congress ups costs
Hundreds of thousands of federal flood insurance policies have dried up in Florida, records reviewed by The Palm Beach Post show. Charles Elmore reports.
Florida flood preparations slammed in national report
Florida received a failing grade on its long-term preparations for coastal flooding, in a study released Wednesday that assessed how well the 50 states were gearing up for the impact of climate change. David Fleshler reports for the Sun-Sentinel.
Florida’s Citizens Expanding Clearinghouse to Condo Unit Policies
Starting in December, Citizens will expand its Property Insurance Clearinghouse to condominium unit owners, many of whom will now have immediate access to multiple private alternatives, Insurance Journal reports.
Seibels Announces Centauri Insurance’s Geographic and Product Expansion
The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc., an insurance services provider of business process outsourcing solutions, and Centauri Insurance, a seasoned insurance provider using Seibels’ services, are pleased to announce that Centauri Insurance has recently expanded its range of products and services and increased its geographic market presence to nine states, Colodny Fass reports.
Florida House eyes health-care deregulation ideas
Touting the possibility of more choices for patients, a House committee Thursday began a renewed effort to revamp regulations in the health-care industry. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Saunders reports via the Gainesville Sun.
AirBnB to start paying taxes in Florida
Renting a place to stay in Florida with the Airbnb service will become more expensive next month as the online company begins collecting state and county taxes. The Sarasota Herald Tribune reports.
In Florida, restaurant inspection grading has pros and cons
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association has fought against letter grades for years, and asserts that grading is not good for the industry or the consumer because it provides only a superficial snapshot. Susan Salisbury reports for the Palm Beach Post.
It’s now 6 maps to 1 — does Legislature call for another Session to vote?
As the life size chess match that is Florida redistricting keeps playing out the next question is, will there be another special session? The Miami Herald’s Mary Ellen Klas analyzes the situation via “The Buzz” blog.
Guns On Campus Bill Passes Final House Panel
Florida House lawmakers have pushed a plan to allow people to carry guns on college campuses through its final committee. State Representative Greg Steube (R-Sarasota) is sponsoring the measure, and Thursday he lashed out at critics who say the change will come with a hefty price tag for Florida’s colleges. Nick Evans reports for WFSU.org.
Florida lawmakers aim to set immigration precedent
Some Florida legislators want to create their own immigration laws, Dave Elias reports for WZVN-TV.
Analysis: Negron’s sacrifices for GOP pay off in Senate presidency
Joe Negron’s willingness to be a team player and his ability to run a campaign and raise money on short notice are necessary skills for a Senate president, one of the most powerful elected officials in Florida, who’s in charge of setting policy and budget priorities, picking committee chairs and fundraising for his entire caucus. Isadora Rangel reports for TCPalm.com.
NAIC Honors Regulators With 2015 Dineen, President’s Awards
The NAIC recognized four regulators with awards for their contributions to state-based insurance regulation on Thursday during the Opening Session of the NAIC’s Fall National Meeting.
More than 400 regulators, consumer representatives and industry stakeholders discussed captive reinsurance at a forum coordinated by the Center for Insurance Policy and Research, the NAIC reports.
Consumers Union Testifies at NAIC About Unfair Car Insurance Pricing
Norma Garcia, a senior attorney for Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, testified about unfair car insurance pricing at the annual meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in Washington, D.C.
Rhode Island Insurance Superintendent Torti to Leave Post, Join Fairfax Financial
Rhode Island Superintendent of Banking and Insurance Joseph Torti III will leave his post at the end of the year and join Fairfax Financial as vice president of Regulatory Affairs, Insurance Journal reports.
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