Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Tuesday, September 6
Sep 6, 2011
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
10:00 a.m.–Florida Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors meeting. Agenda includes consideration of a proposed addendum to the Claims Administration Agreement and revisions to the Investment Policy. To view the meeting notice, click here.
10:00 a.m.–Florida Surplus Lines Service Office National Clearinghouse Committee meeting. Agenda includes issues pertaining to the proposed national surplus lines tax clearinghouse. To view the meeting notice, click here.
State disaster chief lives up to pedigree, officials say
Government managers like decorating their offices with photos of themselves smiling with powerful people they’ve worked for, but Bryan Koon’s office has a shot of President George W. Bush and his staff with their heads bowed.
Opinion: Give Florida drivers a break
If Florida’s property insurance crisis is difficult to fix, the state’s auto insurance problem should be relatively easy to resolve.
Right turns under red-light cameras judged differently in Volusia, Flagler
You have to stop before making a right-turn on red.
Second leg of Medicaid managed care tour kicks off in South Florida
The Agency for Health Care Administration announces meetings in South Florida September 12 and 13.
Loophole for pain clinics? New pharmacy applications surge
A new Florida law aimed at curbing the state’s prescription-drug epidemic by banning most doctors from selling painkillers at their offices is raising concerns that rogue physicians and entrepreneurs are moving into the pharmacy business.
Senator Don Gaetz will lead 2013 Florida Senate
Senator Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, officially will be designated as the next Florida Senate president during a ceremony this month in Tallahassee.
Florida Representative Baxley assigned to new slate of committees
State Representative Dennis Baxley says he is welcoming the chance to explore a new policy area now that he has been reassigned to some prominent House committees overseeing health care.
Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon Appoints Ranking Members
Ranking Members for the House standing committees and subcommittees have been appointed as indicated below, in accordance with the recommendations of Representative Saunders.
Special primary September 20 for Senate District 1 vacancy
If you just can’t wait until the 2012 elections to get your civic involvement fix, there’s hope, at least if you live in state Senate District 1.
Governor Rick Scott on a mission to repeal 1,000 state rules
Govenor Rick Scott is on a crusade to repeal more than 1,000 state rules that target everything from dwarf tossing to gambling and real estate licenses.
Deadline looms for millions of unemployed Floridians
When President Barack Obama addresses Congress this week about jobs, he’ll have Ellen Turner’s attention.
How federal budget cutbacks could affect Florida
With hopes dimming that a congressional “super committee” can devise a plan to fix the federal deficit, Florida officials already are bracing for $1.2 trillion in budget cuts that automatically would go into effect if policymakers can’t reach an agreement by year’s end.
Florida legislature trying to bust foreclosure backlog – again
For the third consecutive year, Florida lawmakers will attempt to fix the state’s foreclosure court mire with legislation that streamlines the process and, in some cases, gives banks quicker access to repossession.
Florida studying a possible universal ID for everyone
Governor Rick Scott is on the prowl for new ways to reduce the cost and size of government.
Investment scammers find easy pickings in desperate Floridians
With stock markets roiling and economic distress gripping Florida, Anthony Teti decided to plunge much of his savings into good old reliable certificates of deposit through a money-management firm with a solid reputation.
Federal Aviation Administration Bypasses Florida Spaceports With Latest Grants
Officials say Florida’s status as a space center remains intact, even though the Federal Aviation Administration issued grants to three other spaceports working on commercial-crew programs.
Editorial: Options on Michigan’s no-fault mandates can help insure more drivers
Michigan’s unique no-fault auto insurance system, mandating unlimited lifetime medical benefits, has served Michiganders well for 33 years.
Regulations, taxes aren’t killing small business, owners say–it’s insurance
Politicians and business groups often blame excessive regulation and fear of higher taxes for tepid hiring in the economy.
Tennessee high court hears botched home repair case
The Tennessee Supreme Court is considering a case that could change a homeowner’s ability to recover damages when a subcontractor botches a home repair or remodeling job.
London market insurers narrow gap with Lloyd’s
British property and casualty insurers operating outside the Lloyd’s of London market generated three quarters as much revenue as their more high-profile rivals, more than previously thought.
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