Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Wednesday, June 15
Jun 15, 2011
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
10:00 a.m.–Florida Board of Employee Leasing Companies Board meeting. To view the agenda, click here.
10:00 a.m.–Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors meeting. To view the meeting notice, click here.
2:30 p.m.–Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association Board of Directors meeting. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Florida Homeowners to Share $55 Million in Chinese Drywall Settlement
Hundreds of Florida homeowners suffering with tainted Chinese drywall will share $55 million in a deal that also accuses a global drywall maker of lying about the product’s safety, according to court documents.
Blog: Seven Florida property insurers seek statewide rate hikes
Seven home insurers have asked for statewide rate hikes since Governor Rick Scott signed a sweeping property insurance bill into law on May 17.
Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquires Florida-based Bushong Insurance Associates
Arthur J Gallagher & Co, a Illinois-based insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has acquired Florida-based retail insurance broker Bushong Insurance Associates.
News Release: Olympus Insurance Announces New Territory Manager for Northwest Florida
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Column: New insurance laws limit claims, shorten deadlines
New property Insurance laws that take effect this year put new restrictions on how much individual condo, home and property owners – as well as association boards – can be reimbursed for storm damages as well as placing tighter deadlines on when claims can be made.
Copper Stealing Thieves Target South Florida Churches
Music students at Bethany Baptist Church had a tough time keeping the beat on Tuesday because there was no way for them to beat the heat.
Letter to the Editor: Insurance money flow
Republican legislators oppose taxes while allowing and supporting rate increases in residential insurance.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1, and once again the weather experts are forecasting a very active season, with more major storms than in a typical year.
Patients in Florida’s last Medicaid experiment issue a warning about the next one
State officials in Jacksonville hear from patients worried about the changes looming for the $22 billion Medicaid program.
High-tech Wellington facility might be nursing home of the future
In these politically charged times, it’s rare for loyal Republicans, especially major donors, to say good things about President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
Governor Scott signs bill creating new Department of Economic Opportunity
The 838-page bill eliminates the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development and portions of the Agency for Workforce Innovation and transfers their functions to the new department effective Oct. 1.
After years of lax regulation, state finally cracks down on Assisted Living Facilities
After years of failing to crack down on abuse and neglect in homes for the elderly and disabled, the state agency that regulates assisted living facilities quietly imposed sanctions and $125,000 in fines on 46 of the worst abusers in May in response to an investigation by The Miami Herald.
Eighty-six apply for Florida Public Service Commission executive director job
Timothy J. Devlin resigned in May, saying he was being pushed out by Public Service Commission Chairman Art Graham.
Long running contract dispute headed to appeals court
A well-connected company contends it can unilaterally renew a five-year contract to print the state’s driver’s manual.
Blog: Redistricting hearings called a “charade” by critics
Supporters of the Fair Districts constitutional amendments guiding redistricting blasted Florida legislative leaders Tuesday for what some called a “charade” of more than two-dozen public hearings scheduled to begin next week.
Blog: Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff named Florida Chamber’s 2011 “Most Valuable Legislator”
Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff has been named the 2011 Most Valuable Legislator by the Florida Chamber of Commerce for her leadership on pro-business issues during this year’s Legislative Session.
Life expectancy partly depends on where in Florida you are
How long you live has a lot to do with where you live, according to a life-expectancy study released today from the University of Washington.
Florida universities eyeing 7 percent tuition increase
Trustees at six of Florida’s 11 state universities have unanimously agreed to raise tuition by 7 percent.
Tennessee Captive Law Signed By Governor
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has signed legislation that will allow the formation of captive-insurance companies in the state.
Flex-Rating Extended in Connecticut
Connecticut lawmakers have extended the state’s flex-rating law for two years.
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