Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Insurance Company Tied to Patriot National Agrees to be Acquired

Ashmere Insurance Co.’s Parent Company, which is majority owned by Patriot National’s Former CEO and majority shareholder Steven Mariano, announced on November 21 that it plans to be acquired by Bedrock Insurance Group Holdings. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.  Keith Larsen reports for South Florida Business Journal.

Florida’s Heritage to Acquire Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Insurance

Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc. (Heritage), a Clearwater, Fla.-Headquartered Property and Casualty Insurance Holding Company, has secured Regulatory Approval from the Insurance Division of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation to proceed with its Acquisition of NBIC Holdings Inc.  Insurance Journal reports.

Florida House, Senate Gear Up For Session With Budget, Hurricane Scrutiny

In their Final Series of Meetings before the start of the 2018 Legislative Session, Florida Lawmakers will focus heavily on hurricane recommendations and Governor Rick Scott‘s proposed record-breaking $87.4 Billion Budget.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via FloridaPolitics.com.

National Study to Focus on Juvenile Car Theft Epidemic in Pinellas

A National Think-Tank has begun a sprawling Study into Pinellas County’s Juvenile Auto Theft Epidemic, hoping to stop the problem before more teens die in stolen cars.  The Tampa Bay Times’ Lisa Gartner and Zachary Sampson report.

Medical Malpractice Records Battle Brews

The Proposal would make it clear that access to adverse Medical-Incident Reports does not “abrogate Attorney-Client Communications or Work Product Privileges for Patients, Health Care Providers, or Health Care Facilities.”  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Christine Sexton reports via the Gainesville Sun.

Florida Paid Millions Settling Sexual Harassment Cases Over Past 30 Years

The State of Florida has paid more than $11 Million over a 30-year period to settle hundreds of Cases that alleged that State Workers were sexually harassed by Supervisors and Co-Workers, or were forced to work in a hostile work environment.  The Associated Press’ Gary Fineout reports via TCPalm.com.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Florida’s Open-Carry Ban

The High Court refuses to take up a challenge, effectively letting stand a Florida Supreme Court Ruling that said the State’s Open-Carry Ban does not violate the Second Amendment.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via the Tampa Bay Times.

DEP Secretary Rejects Judge’s Recommendation, Denies Everglades Oil Drilling Permit

A State Agency Chief on Monday issued an Order denying a Permit for Oil Drilling in Western Broward County, despite an administrative law Judge’s Recommendation that the Permit be issued.  Bruce Ritchie reports for Politico Florida.

Florida Wildlife Commission Executive Director Joins Chairman In Stepping Down

Wiley’s Resignation comes less than a month after Commission Chairman Brian Yablonski announced he was stepping down after 14 years.  Craig Pittman reports for the Tampa Bay Times’ “The Buzz” blog.

Florida Announces Phone Number For Irma Food Aid For Seniors And Disabled

Phone Interviews will be conducted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 855-278-7136.  The Sun-Sentinel’s Tonya Alanez reports.

After a Brutal Hurricane Season, There’s a Silver Lining: Better Forecasts

The good news is the Chief Model produced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and used by the National Hurricane Center helped produce the best Track Forecasts since the Center began issuing Tracks.  The Miami Herald’s Jenny Staletovich reports.

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