Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Thursday, June 30, 2016

 

Ft. Lauderdale-Based Universal Insurance Holdings Expands to 13th State

Fort Lauderdale-Based Universal Insurance Holdings has expanded into Alabama and Minnesota and now writes Policies in 13 states, the Sun-Sentinel’s Ron Hurtibise reports.

 

Governor Scott Declares State of Emergency in St. Lucie and Martin Counties Following Algae Blooms

 Governor Scott directed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to take specific actions to address the issues caused by blooms. 

• South Florida Water Managers Respond to Criticism over Blue-Green Algae Blooms
• Nelson Wants Feds to Act on “Bright Neon-Green” Beach Waters

 

Florida’s Buget, New Laws Begin July 1

Those are among the 159 New Laws that will go into effect in Florida on July 1, WJXT-TV reports.

  

California Cracks Down on Berkshire Units over Unregulated Comp Policies

The California Department of Insurance has issued cease-and-desist orders to two Berkshire Hathaway Inc.-owned companies, Business Insurance reports.

 

Cleveland Takes out $50M Insurance Policy for GOP Convention

Officials in Cleveland on Wednesday authorized the purchase of a $50 million liability insurance policy in preparation for potential protests and attacks during next month’s Republican National Convention, the Washington Examiner reported via TheHill.com.

  

Assurant Expands Private Flood Insurance to Texas

Assurant Primary Flood Insurance, introduced in Florida last month, offers structural coverage up to $800,000 and up to $250,000 in contents coverage, at competitive rates that include no federal fees or surcharges, Insurance Journal reports.

 

 

 

 

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