Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Tuesday, March 22, 2016

 

Is the Global Reinsurance Industry making Florida more resilient to Climate Change, Hurricanes?

Some players in the global reinsurance industry are transforming mounting natural catastrophe risks into a vibrant marketplace for new financial products and services, Zac Taylor writes for 83degreesmedia.com.

 

Interviews to fill Florida Insurance, Revenue Chief Positions begin

Governor Rick Scott and Cabinet members aren’t waiting for a short list to start interviewing candidates to fill the soon-to-be-vacant top spots at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and the Department of Revenue.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via the Lakeland Ledger.

 

New Trauma Proposal Draws Challenges

Broward County and major hospital systems in Jacksonville and Miami are challenging the Florida Department of Health about a proposed change in the way trauma centers are divvied up among various parts of the state.   THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Saunders reports via SunshineStateNews.com.

 

Matt Gaetz Launches Congressional Bid

Florida State Representative Matt Gaetz, R-Shalimar, announced on Monday he will run for the congressional seat currently held by U.S. Representative Jeff Miller, R-Fla., who is retiring from Congress.   Kevin Derby reports for SunshineStateNews.com.

 

Federal Judge rules Jefferson County “Prison Gerrymandering” Unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled on Monday that “prison-based gerrymandering” in the drawing of district maps for county commission and school board seats in Florida’s Jefferson County is unconstitutional.  The Associated Press reports via the Lakeland Ledger.

  

Big Bills Still Awaiting Scott’s Seal of Approval

Senate President Andy Gardiner’s office told Sunshine State News’ Allison Nielsen that all bills passed by state lawmakers will be sent to Governor Scott by the end of the month.

 

Scott promotes longtime State Official McDougal to Chief of Staff

Governor Rick Scott has named longtime state official Kim McDougal as his chief of staff, replacing Melissa Sellers who will step down April 1, the Associated Press reports via the Palm Beach Post.

 

How Florida Delegates to the Republican National Convention will be chosen

Choosing 99 delegates to the Cleveland Convention July 18-21 is a fair process, but it’s more involved than most people realize, SunshineStateNews.com’s Publisher Nancy Smith explains.

 

In a Florida Party Town, Last Call Leaves a Financial Hangover

In instituting a crackdown, Panama City Beach, perched on the Gulf Coast a two-hour drive from Alabama, joined a roster of other more urban Florida beach towns that have for decades whipsawed from inviting, to rebuffing, to ultimately tolerating spring breakers.  Lizette Alvarez reports for the New York Times.

  

Texas Seeking Employer Representative for Workers’ Comp Appeals Panel

The employer representative must work for a company that provides standard workers’ compensation coverage to employees and should be familiar with Texas workers’ compensation classifications and premiums, Insurance Journal explains.

 

 

 

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