Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Thursday, February 18, 2016
Feb 17, 2016
Time running out for proposals to stem insurance abuse
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday postponed a vote on a measure that would regulate homeowners’ ability to sign over their right to collect insurance benefits to third parties, FloridaPolitics.com reports. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America is urging legislators to act.
Bryan Nelson for Insurance Commissioner? Not so fast
FloridaPolitics.com reports today that the Governor’s Office may be looking at former state Representative and current Orange County Commissioner Bryan Nelson as Florida’s next Insurance Commissioner.
Florida-Based Anchor Insurance Appoints Wortman as President, Pawlowski as COO
Anchor Insurance appointed John Wortman as its new president and Kevin Pawlowski as its chief operating officer, effective February 9, 2016, Insurance Journal reports.
State of Florida faces $50 million civil rights lawsuit over drunk driving cases
A $50 million class action lawsuit has been filed accusing the state of Florida of violating the constitutional rights of drunk driving suspects. Rene Stutzman reports for the Orlando Sentinel.
Hillsborough Commissioner Crist delivers ultimatum in flap with Uber, Lyft
County Commissioner Victor Crist threatened Wednesday to join forces with state lawmakers who want to abolish the Hillsborough Public Transportation Commission he chairs unless county commissioners agree to take on regulation of ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft. Mike Salinero reports for the Tampa Tribune.
Pronouncing progress, Crisafulli says behind scenes budget talks still ongoing
In an email to House members Thursday, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli announced that behind-the-scenes negotiations continue on one of the most pivotal policy questions of the Legislative Session. The Miami Herald’s Mary Ellen Klas reports via “The Buzz” blog.
Florida Senate confirms 10 agency heads appointed by Governor Scott
Without any debate or comment, Florida senators easily confirmed nearly a dozen agency heads this morning, endorsing appointments made by Republican Governor Rick Scott and giving the executives job security going forward. The Miami Herald’s Kristen M. Clark reports via “The Buzz” blog.
Florida Cracked 100 Million Tourist Mark in 2015
More than 100 million tourists came to the Sunshine State last year, Governor Rick Scott announced on Thursday. Kevin Derby reports for SunshineStateNews.com.
Negron’s redistricting joke cracks them up at Broward Days
Now that the dust has finally settled from the Florida Senate’s chaotic redistricting year of 2015, senators can laugh about the subject — a little. The Tampa Bay Times’ Steve Bousquet reports via “The Buzz” blog.
Lawsuit Says New Jersey’s Post-Sandy Coastal Zone Rules “Don’t Make Sense”
Some New Jersey residents and environmental groups are suing to try to block the state’s new rules governing coastal development in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, saying they allow too many people and buildings to be put in harm’s way for the next big storm. The Associated Press’ Wayne Perry reports via Insurance Journal.
6 Appointed to Texas FAIR Plan Governing Committee
Texas Commissioner of Insurance David Mattax made six appointments to the state’s Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan governing committee, Insurance Journal reports.
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