Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Oct 25, 2017
Florida CFO Voices Concerns to FEMA Over Policy Management Vendor Transition
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reconsider an upcoming vendor transition that he says could delay the processing of federal flood claims in Florida, Insurance Journal reports.
Scott disaster chief sees “room for improvement” in storm payouts
Governor Rick Scott’s interim disaster chief told lawmakers he sees “significant room for improvement” in how long it takes to repay cities and counties for recovery costs for past hurricanes. Steve Bosquet reports via the Miami Herald’s “Naked Politics” blog.
Congress approves disaster relief but no orange aid
Most growers can probably weather a few more weeks without federal help to cover their losses, industry group representatives said – if the commitments for further help made by White House officials and congressional leaders hold true. Ledyard King reports for the Ft. Myers News-Press.
Coral Gables leaders vote to sue FPL over Hurricane Irma response
After more than a month of finger-pointing and name-calling over the length of power outages after Hurricane Irma, the Coral Gables commission says it will sue Florida Power & Light to force the utility to upgrade its infrastructure within the city. Lance Dixon reports for the Miami Herald.
Florida bill to prohibit texting while driving moves forward in Senate
A Florida Senate committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that would make texting while behind the wheel a primary offense. PCI said in a statement that the bill is “an important step for saving lives on Florida roads.” The Palm Beach Post reports via the PCI SmartBrief.
Florida Nursing Homes Fight New Rules After Irma Deaths
Florida’s elder-care industry is mounting legal challenges to new rules Gov. Rick Scott ordered after eight patients from a nursing home that lost central air-conditioning died following Hurricane Irma. Jon Kamp and Melanie Evans report.
Senate workshop on vacation rentals previews upcoming legislative fight
When a bill lifting local regulations on home-sharing rentals offered by companies like Airbnb sailed through the House last session, Senator Tom Lee, R-Brandon, thought senators had a “superficial” understanding of the issue. Senators let the proposal die on the Senate floor. James Call reports for the Tallahassee Democrat.
Lake Okeechobee levels drop below 17 feet, but discharges continue
The surface of Lake Okeechobee has fallen below 17 feet for the first time since the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, but it’s not known when releases to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers will slow. Chad Gillis reports for TCPalm.com.
NAIC Passes Insurance Data Security Model Law
The model law, adopted during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, creates rules for insurers, agents and other licensed entities covering data security, investigation and notification of breach.
Due to some muddy language in California’s labor code, it’s unclear whether the municipalities will have to pony up. Jordan Graham reports for the Orange County Register.
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