Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Dec 16, 2015
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
There are no insurance-related events scheduled for today.
Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
Insurers encouraged by talks on flood insurance to set better rates
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday acknowledged “concerns about fairness” in flood insurance rates and said it will respond to a request by Florida’s top regulator for data to help private insurers better set rates and compete. The Palm Beach Post’s Charles Elmore reports.
Politzer, People’s Trust President/COO, to Retire at End of Year
People’s Trust Insurance Company, one of Florida’s leading home insurers, today announced the retirement of President and Chief Operating Officer Mitch Politzer, effective at the end of the year. Company co-founder and CEO George Schaeffer will add the duties of President to his responsibilities.
Pam Bondi Defends Medical Malpractice Limits
Pointing to the Legislature’s efforts to address a “crisis,” Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office is urging the Florida Supreme Court to uphold a key part of a controversial 2003 medical-malpractice law. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Saunders reports via SunshineStateNews.com.
Senate expert comes under fire in Florida redistricting trial
An academic expert witness hired by the Florida Senate to defend its redistricting maps was picked apart by the plaintiffs Tuesday, leaving moments of tense silence because he could not answer direct questions. Matt Dixon reports for PoliticoFlorida.com.
Orange County Commission bans fracking
Although a bill has been filed in the Florida Legislature banning fracking, pro-fracking legislation was also filed in the House and Senate, Orlando Weekly reports.
Adam Putnam backs anti-ID theft legislation
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is backing new legislation aimed at cutting down identity theft at self-serve gasoline pumps, Jim Rosica reports for FloridaPolitics.com.
Delaware Warns Insurers About Circumventing PIP Subrogation Claims
The Delaware Department of Insurance is reminding auto insurers that broad release language in settlement agreements which technically preclude a personal injury protection carrier from pursuing its subrogation claim is unenforceable pursuant to the 21 Del. C. § 2118(g) and case law, Insurance Journal reports.
The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc., an insurance services provider of business process outsourcing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Clarence E. Lee to Vice President of Catastrophe Operations and Property Claims.
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