Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Wednesday, July 18
Jul 18, 2012
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
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Florida Citizens’ Property Insurance Chief Sets 500,000 Policy Depopulation Target
Maintaining there is no disagreement on the objectives of Florida’s state-backed property insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. President Barry Gilway says he hopes the insurer will reduce its policyholder rolls by 500,000 over the next three years while moving closer to rate adequacy.
Prisons will contract for health care
In a cost-saving move affecting nearly 3,000 Department of Corrections employees, the prison system announced plans Tuesday to privatize inmate health care services with two companies.
Governor Rick Scott sent a letter Tuesday to members of Florida’s congressional delegation asking them to focus on how a loan rate-fixing scandal in the United Kingdom might have affected the state.
Election supervisors put voter purge on hold
Florida’s county elections supervisors say they want to understand the process of developing a list of noncitizens before removing any names from voter rolls.
Economic report shows most of jobless rate drop due to shrinking workforce
An economic overview of the state released Tuesday by the Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research shows that 69 percent of the drop in the unemployment rate since December has come from workers leaving the workforce.
Duke Energy Chief Executive Officer Jim Rogers called before Florida Public Service Commission
The Florida Public Service Commission said Tuesday it has called Duke Energy Chief Executive Officer Jim Rogers to testify before the commission on August 13 about the damaged Crystal River nuclear power plant.
Senate District 6: Senator John Thrasher Heavy Favorite to Keep Seat
While his district has shifted farther south, state Senator John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, looks in excellent shape as he seeks to continue his career on the Florida political stage.
The Democratic primary between Orlando Representative Geraldine Thompson and Victoria Siplin – wife of the termed-out Senator Gary Siplin – is starting to draw some significant attention from traditional political foes: Teachers/lawyers/labor unions and the business lobby.
Representative Paige Kreegel claims a big edge over Trey Radel in District 19 fundraising
Thanks in part to the $136,000 he’s lent his campaign, Republican state Representative Paige Kreegel heads into the home stretch of the District 19 congressional primary campaign with a sizable cash advantage, federal records show.
Senate District 25: Representative Joe Abruzzo Waits to See Who Emerges in GOP Primary Battle
Trying to jump from the Florida House to the state Senate, Representative Joe Abruzzo, D-Wellington, has the financial edge over two Republicans clashing in the primary to see who will challenge him.
House District 36: Senator Mike Fasano Looks to Jump Back from the Senate to the House
Sometimes, politicians can find some success when they leave one office for a smaller one.
Democrat John Cortes drops out of District 43 state House race
John Cortes has dropped out of the District 43 race for the Florida House of Representatives, leaving Ricardo Rangel as the only Democratic candidate.
In a rare battle matching two incumbents of the Florida House of Representatives against each other, Representative Jose Felix Diaz, R-Miami, has the financial edge over Representative Ana Rivas Logan, R-Miami, with a month to go until the Republican primary August 14.
Primary Profile: Representative Doc Renuart faces challenge in new district
Among the incumbents drawn into a tough spot after the redistricting dust settled is Republican Representative Doc Renuart, 48, of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Judge sides with counties in Department of Juvenile Justice dispute
In an issue that has spurred legal challenges from various parts of the state, an administrative law judge Tuesday ruled that the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has improperly shifted juvenile-detention costs to counties.
Former Louisiana Deputy Insurance Commissioner Convicted of Racketeering
United States Attorney Donald J. Cazayoux, Jr. announced that a former Louisiana deputy insurance commissioner has been convicted on racketeering charges.
Farm Bureau Dropping 3,000 South Carolina Homeowner Policies
Farm Bureau Insurance said it is dropping about 3,000 South Carolina home insurance customers after paying out millions in storm-related claims last year.
Allstate to Drop 10,000 Homes in South Carolina
Allstate says it is ensuring the protection of all of its customers by dropping insurance for about 10,000 customers in South Carolina.
Federal Insurance Office Looking to Resolve Differences with Agencies at Home and Abroad
Michael McRaith, director of the Federal Insurance Office, is moving aggressively to reduce the differences between European and U.S. insurance regulatory and supervisory schemes.
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