Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Jan 16, 2018
House Select Committee on Hurricanes Approves Final Report, 78 Recommendations
A Final Report of 78 Recommendations, ranging from Nursing Home Safety to Evacuation Route Improvements, and Shelter Planning to longterm development concerns, won unanimous Approval Tuesday from the Florida House’s Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness. Scott Powers reports for FloridaPolitics.com.
State, Counties, Feds Face Hefty Irma Tab
State Agencies spent $680.2 Million after Hurricane Irma, with County Government Costs exceeding $1 Billion, according to a draft of a Report by the House Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via FloridaPolitics.com.
Legislators Have Irma-Inspired Changes In Mind
The 60-Day Session opened last Tuesday with the House of Representatives and Senate taking different approaches. The Associated Press’ Joe Reedy reports via the Gainesville Sun.
Hurricane Irma Debris Still Clogs Northeast Florida Waters
At least 106,990 cubic yards of debris had been removed from the St. Johns and other Waterways in those Four Northeast Florida Counties at a hauling cost totaling $18,051,673 as of December 21. The Florida Times-Union reports.
In First Week Of Session, Florida House Took Big Steps Toward Insurance Reform
On Friday, Lawmakers advanced a trio of House Bills: repealing the State’s Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law and PIP Insurance Requirements, addressing “Assignment of Benefits” abuse and making significant changes in Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System. FloridaPolitics.com Publisher Peter Schorsch reports.
Have Expensive Insurance? Thanks to Irma, it Might Soon Go Up
That Data shows AOB Lawsuits in Florida increasing a thousand times over in the 10 years between 2006 and 2016. Phil Buck reports for WTSP.com.
Tallahassee Scandal Condo Dwellers Not Keen On Privacy, Security Breach
Not only was the sixth floor sleuthing an invasion of privacy that made the Tennyson synonymous with sex scandals, some said it caused a potential security risk for Residents. Jeff Schweers reports for the Tallahassee Democrat.
Tobacco Bond Cap Bill Clears House Panel—But Is It Fair?
A Bill to Repeal the State’s Tobacco Bond Cap is moving in the Florida House. FloridaPolitics.com’s Peter Schorsch reports.
Speaker Corcoran’s Fast-Moving Agenda of Bills Heads for the Senate
Opponents say Bills to Prohibit Sanctuary Cities, Deregulate Business and Harass Unions have skids greased to avoid public input. James Call reports via TCPalm.com.
Changes Approved For Judicial Appointments
The Constitution Revision Commission is considering a measure that could settle future disputes over the Appointment of Florida Supreme Court Justices, but the Proposal will do nothing to resolve a constitutional crisis looming early next year. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Lloyd Dunkelberger reports via the Ocala Star-Banner.
Haitian Protesters Voice Outrage Over Trump’s Remarks, March Across Bridge To Mar-a-Lago
The West Palm Beach approach to President Trump’s so-called Winter White House was lined Monday afternoon with about 400 Protesters, including Doctors and Pastors, Students and Attorneys, almost all of Haitian descent and all there to send a message: They want an apology and more. The Miami Herald’s George Bennett and Sonja Isger report.
Judge Rules North Dakota Law Limiting Malpractice Damages Unconstitutional
The Judge Ruled the Law Violates Equal Protection guaranteed by the State Constitution by arbitrarily reducing damages for people who suffer the most severe injuries. The Associated Press reports via Insurance Journal.
Commercial Lines Deregulation is Having a Moment
In comparison to their Financial Services Cousins in Banking and Securities, Insurance Company Operations in both the Investment and Underwriting sides of the book tend to be far less exotic, which is probably mostly for the good. Ray Lehmann blogs for Insurance Journal.
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