Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
Jul 14, 2015
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
Key West Arrests First Uber Driver Under New Ordinance
A Key West Uber driver was arrested Friday after a crackdown by the city on unlicensed vehicle-for-hire drivers. The Miami Herald’s Carolyn Holtzman reports.
City of Tallahassee Approves Rideshare Regulatory Framework
The Tallahassee City Commission has passed an ordinance requiring all rideshare service drivers to obtain city licences and adhere to insurance regulations like traditional taxi cabs, theTallahassee Democrat reports via National Underwriter’s PropertyCasualty360.com.
Feuding Florida legislators face tight timeframe to re-draw districts
The Florida Supreme Court’s landmark decision to reject eight congressional districts has already shaken up the race for an open U.S. Senate seat and will force a feuding Legislature back to Tallahassee just weeks after it adjourned a tension-filled Session. Matt Dixon reports for Politico.com.
- Democrats call for end to redistricting “skullduggery”
- Lawmakers Urged to Forego Secrecy in Redrawing Districts
10 big questions facing Florida politics in the wake of the redistricting decision
Here are 10 big questions looming over Florida politics in the wake last week’s Florida Supreme Court redistricting decision. SaintPetersBlog.com’s Peter Schorsch lists them.
Feds Stiffen Check Cashing Rules to Fight South Florida Fraud
Federal authorities have issued tough new rules on check-cashing businesses in South Florida as part of the ongoing fight against rampant identity theft and tax fraud. The Associated Press reports via the Tampa Tribune.
Jeff Atwater: Florida is no Greece
Florida’s elected chief financial officer Jeff Atwater is using Greece’s fiscal troubles to tout how much better he believes Florida is managed. The Tampa Bay Times’ Jeremy Wallace reports via “The Buzz” blog.
Former Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll to be part of conservative group’s national tour
A Jacksonville-based conservative group named Grassroots Victory USA led by former First Coast Tea Party founder Billie Tucker will soon begin a national tour touting conservative values before the upcoming election year. Among its members is former Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll, who will serve as political and government affairs adviser for the group. SaintPetersBlog.com’s Mitch Perry reports.
Four New Florida License Plate Designs Now Available
The American Legion and the Florida Veterans of the Armed Services plates are recent additions to the 123 specialty plate designs and 27 military tags, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Florida International University tags received updated looks, the Florida Times-Union reports.
Home Insurance Rates Rising in Massachusetts After Harsh Winter
Some of the largest home insurers in Massachusetts are raising premiums by about 9 percent to recoup what they paid out in claims for damage caused by last winter’s record-setting snowfall, the Associated Press reports via Insurance Journal.
Georgia Hopes to Establish State as Captive-Friendly with Revised Law
Companies looking to form captives in Georgia can now do so with more favorable conditions since the passage of several business-friendly amendments to the Georgia captive insurance law, which became effective July 1, Insurance Journal reports.
Connecticut Workers’ Comp Commission Unveils New Mediation Program
The Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission launched a new program on July 1 that provides mediation opportunities for possible settlement of contested cases, Insurance Journal reports.
$1.3 Billion Program Protects 2.3 Million Assurant Property Insurance Policyholders in the Event of Severe Storms.
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