Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Tuesday, October 04, 2016
Oct 4, 2016
Scott said he is Signing the Executive Order “to Ensure we have Resources for Evacuations, Sheltering and other Logistical Needs across our State.” The Tampa Bay Times reports.
Why Florida is Most Vulnerable to Hurricanes in October
As the northern hemisphere turns from the sun’s summer abundance and the atmosphere slips toward winter, Florida’s unique place on the Globe makes it a key target for Hurricanes. Kimberly Miller reports for the Palm Beach Post’s “Weather Plus” blog.
Regulator OKs Removal of Additional 97,390 Citizens Insurance Policies
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approved the removal of up to 95,465 Personal Residential Policies and 1,925 Commercial Non-Residential Policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation for December, Nina Lincoff reports for South Florida Business Journal.
Florida Attorney General Continues Hermine Price Gouging Probes
Thousands of weather-weary Tallahasseeans, desperate for light and air conditioning and anxious for their roofs to stop leaking and felled trees removed, found themselves seeking shelter, a handyman and a chainsaw after Hurricane Hermine. Sean Rossman reports for the Tallahassee Democrat.
Florida Man Found Guilty in Connection with Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme
The Investigation disrupted five Unlicensed Chiropractic Clinics that had received more than $2 million in ill-gotten Personal Injury Protection (PIP) payments from Automobile Insurance Companies, InsuranceNewsNet.com reports.
Reggie Fullwood Resigns From House Seat
Reggie Fullwood is about to Plead Guilty to two Federal Charges against him, WJXT-TV reports.
Jeff Brandes Wins SD 24 Seat After Write-In Candidate Drops Out
Although the 40-year-old Brandes had no Democratic Opponent (or a Republican one in last month’s Primary), he was facing Write-In Candidate Alexander Johnson in the November 8 Election. Mitch Perry reports for FloridaPolitics.com.
Democrats Sue Florida, Challenging Key Part of Mail Ballot Law
On the eve of the first huge wave of Mail Ballots being sent to Florida Voters, Democrats filed a Federal Lawsuit Monday against Governor Rick Scott’s Chief Elections Official, challenging a Law that results in thousands of Ballots being discarded each Election. The Tampa Bay Times’ Steve Bousquet reports.
Florida House Announces Proposed Committee Structure
House Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran is making changes to the Committee Structure in his Chamber, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster reports for FloridaPolitics.com.
Florida’s Voting System Not as Vulnerable to Hackers as Other Battleground States
The FBI has confirmed that there was an attempted attack on the state’s voting system and held an emergency conference call with all of the state’s county election supervisors about the attempted hack. Phil Buck reports for WTSP-TV.
Startup Helps Lawyers Unearth Damaging Social-Media Posts
Social Evidence’s Algorithms can detect Buried Social Media Content that Litigators may use in pursuing their Cases. The Gainesville-Based Startup recently nabbed an undisclosed amount of funding from the Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research, a Boca Raton Organization that invests in Early-Stage Startups, South Florida Business Journal reports via Crain’s Miami.
Rent in Tampa is Getting More Expensive Faster Than Anywhere Else in Florida, Report Says
As of September, the Median Price for a Two-Bedroom Tampa Apartment was $1,200, compared with $1,300 in St. Petersburg and $2,360 in Miami, the State’s Highest. Susan Taylor Martin reports for the Tampa Bay Times.
National Flood Insurance Program Buys Private Reinsurance, Plans More in 2017
The Federal Government has Contracted with Private Reinsurers to improve the National Flood Insurance Program’s Claims paying ability and reduce the need for the NFIP to borrow from the U.S. Treasury to cover future Claims, Insurance Journal reports.
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