Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Monday, August 21, 2017

 

A Hurricane Andrew Repeat Would Cost $56 Billion In The US

If Hurricane Andrew were to recur today the expected total industry insured losses, based on today’s exposures, would be approximately $56 Billion in the US.  The Intelligent Insurer reports.

 

House Sets Schedule For September Committees

Major Policy Committees will be first up when the House starts holding Committee Meetings in September to prepare for the 2018 Legislative Session, according to a tentative Schedule posted Online.  SaintPetersBlog.com reports.

 

5 Hot Topics On Florida’s 2018 Legislative Lineup

Several Lawmakers already have Filed Proposals to be heard during the 2018 Legislative Session.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via the Panama City News Herald.

 

What Is Going On With Tom Lee And The CFO Race?

Governor Rick Scott appointed Patronis to the Vacant Post in June and solidly backs Patronis to run to hold it in 2018.  William March reports for the Tampa Bay Times via “The Buzz” blog.

 

Lopez-Cantera Won’t Run For Congress

He’s considered a possible Contender to become Miami-Dade County’s next Mayor.  The Miami Herald’s Patricia Mazzei reports for the “Naked Politics” blog.

 

Trump Administration Disbands Federal Advisory Committee On Climate Change

The charter for the 15-person Advisory Committee for the Sustained National Climate Assessment – which includes academics as well as local officials and corporate representatives – expires Sunday.  The Washington Post reports via the Tampa Bay Times.

 

Hurricane Season Ramping Up Along Southeast Coast

A Federal Forecaster last week called for more Hurricane Activity ahead for the rest of the Season and he didn’t mince words, saying the next few months could be extremely active.  Bo Peterson of the Associated Press reports via Insurance Journal.

 

Driving Distraction, Eye Safety Concerns Cast Shadow on Eclipse Excitement

Sold out Hotels, Viewing Parties and Special Media Coverage will culminate today, when a Total Solar Eclipse will be Visible across the entire U.S.  But along with the excitement comes safety concerns, according to various Government Agencies.  Insurance Journal reports.

 

How Much Solar Eclipse Distraction Will Cost Employers

Add today’s Total Eclipse of the Sun to the list of worker distractions that cost U.S. Companies Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in lost Productivity.

 

 

 

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