Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Jan 26, 2016
Bill aimed at South Florida water damage claims targets contractors, lawyers
A Florida House panel on Monday passed the latest attempt to turn off the faucet on what insurers say are costly and growing abuses, particularly in South Florida water claims. The Palm Beach Post’s Charles Elmore reports.
Will The Florida Legislature Regulate Telehealth?
Florida doctors are already practicing telehealth without a regulatory system, WMFE reports.
Failed project lands Donald Trump in Florida appeals court
While Donald Trump banks on his brand to boost him into the White House, a Florida appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday in lawsuits accusing the Republican presidential front runner of misrepresenting his role in a failed beachfront project in Fort Lauderdale. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Dara Kam reports via the Palm Beach Post.
Governor Scott’s $250 million job incentive fund gains support in Senate
Governor Rick Scott’s request for a new $250 million fund to attract jobs gained support Monday from a key Senate committee in the first of many needed steps for Scott to secure one of his top priorities from the Legislature. The Tampa Bay Times’ Steve Bousquet reports for “The Buzz” blog.
Rick Scott nominates former DEO head to judicial nominating commission
Less than a month after leaving the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, former agency director Jesse Panuccio has been nominated by Republican Governor Rick Scott to fill a seat on the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission. The Miami Herald’s Kristin M. Clark reports via the “Naked Politics” blog.
Florida lawmakers on board with alcohol at train stations
Passenger train riders on many existing lines — or for services that may link Miami to Orlando or run across the Panhandle — would be able to buy drinks at train stations under a measure approved Monday by a Senate panel. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via News4Jax.com.
Florida ranked 40th for residents’ financial security
A new report ranks Florida poorly for financial security of its residents and highlights Florida problems with underemployment and low-wage jobs. Paul Brinkmann reports for the Orlando Sentinel’s “Brinkmann on Business” blog.
California insurance commissioner calls for coal divestment
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones on Monday asked all insurance companies doing business in California to voluntarily divest from their investments in thermal coal as part of a nationwide call to reduce carbon emissions to do battle with climate change.
Oklahoma to Host 5th Annual Tornado Summit
The 2016 National Tornado Summit, the 5th annual event, will be held Feb. 29-March 2 in Oklahoma City, Insurance Journal reports.
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