Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Dec 6, 2016
Jeff Brandes to File Flood Mitigation Bill
Florida Senator Jeff Brandes says he will File Legislation for the 2017 Legislative Session to Fund Flood Mitigation in Affected Communities, FloridaPolitics.com reports.
Florida Supreme Court Rules Against Insurer in Concurrent Loss Case
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Policyholders seeking Coverage on Claims where there is the possibility of multiple concurrent losses but at least one of the losses is covered under their Policy. Insurance Journal’s Amy O’Connor reports.
Sinkhole Raises Collapse Concerns at Jacksonville Pipeline Drilling Site
The Sabal Trail Pipeline will eventually extend 516 miles from Alabama to Orlando and carry 1 Billion Cubic Feet of Natural Gas each day. Its path takes it underneath three major rivers – the Suwannee and Santa Fe in Florida, and the Withlacoochee in Georgia — and straight through a web of springs and underground caves. Anne Schindler reports for WTLV and FirstCoastNews.com.
New Florida House Speaker Rips into Supreme Court Justices
Newly installed Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran on Monday directed a torrent of criticism at the State’s Supreme Court, going so far as to declare the Seven Justices an “Enemy” of Free Markets and a Good Business Climate. The Associated Press reports via the Tampa Tribune.
Governor Rick Scott Wants Tax and Fee Cuts
While State Economists predict a Small Budget Surplus and Legislative Leaders warn of a Budget Shortfall, Scott Monday told a gathering of Business Advocates Florida is on a roll. James Call reports for the Tallahassee Democrat.
Orlando Decides Not To Vote Yet On Rules For Drones
City Leaders were set to weigh in on New Rules restricting the use of Drones in Orlando, but a Vote scheduled for Monday afternoon was delayed. Jeff Weiner reports for the Orlando Sentinel.
After A Sour Decade, Florida Citrus May Be Near A Comeback
After 11 years of fighting a debilitating disease, Florida’s Citrus Industry is in a sad state, NPR’s Greg Allen reports.
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Resigns
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart announced Monday he plans to step down from his current post effective December 23, the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier reports.
PCI Viewpoint: Role of Government in Automated Driving Revolution
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America urged Policymakers to continue to focus on the Auto Safety Challenges that face us today, such as Distracted and Impaired Driving. Insurance Journal reprints the transcript of prepared remarks given before Congress.
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