Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, November 4
Nov 4, 2010
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Blog: Citizens’ hurricane discount inspections broadened to include roof and sinkhole inspections
Citizens Property Insurance inspectors will not only scour policyholders’ homes next year to see if they really qualify for the hurricane-proofing discounts they’re getting, but the inspectors will also check the age and condition of roofs and other parts of homes.
Prospective home buyers in hurricane-prone areas like South Florida want to know how strong a home is before buying it.
Florida House Committees Re-Organized; Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Under Economic Affairs
The Florida House of Representatives’ Insurance and Banking Subcommittee will be part of the Economic Affairs Committee under a House re-organization announced by the Office of House Speaker Designate Dean Cannon yesterday. Insurance Committee oversight will include the Florida Department of Financial Services and the Office of Financial Regulation.
The interim Insurance Consumer Advocate, R. Terry Butler, Esq. delivered a report to legislative leadership yesterday detailing recommendations to improve Florida’s Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law.
Pan-American to establish Miami office
New Orleans-based Pan-American Life Insurance Co. says it will open an office in Miami concentrating on medical insurance to wealthier people.
Letter to the Editor: How long do we pay for hurricane catastrophe recoupment?
Like most seniors in the Sunshine State, I’ve had my fill of politicians telling me what a marvelous job they are doing protecting us, especially from insurance companies. Two of the biggest offenders are Alex Sink and the insurance commissioner.
Malpractice Insurer settles Rothstein suits for $10M
The accounting firm that worked for Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein has agreed to settle two malpractice lawsuits connected to the scandal for $10 million.
Cities’ insurance plans save money for public services
Dunedin had plenty of reasons to resort to drastic measures to control its medical costs for city employees and their families: inflation in costs of 12 to 16 percent per year; a few big claims that caused costs to skyrocket; and a proposed 23 percent rate hike for 2011 from the city’s medical insurance provider.
Governor-elect Rick Scott to announce transition plans Thursday
George LeMieux, Toni Jennings part of Advisory Committee
Governor-elect Rick Scott will hold a press conference at 9 a.m. Thursday to unveil his transition team.
Blog: Legislators to convene one-day special session
Florida’s Republican legislative leaders, fresh off winning veto-proof new margins in the House and Senate, plan to announce a one-day special session on Nov. 16 to override a couple of Gov. Charlie Crist’s vetoes.
- Crist vows to end strong as governor, as new legislature ponders veto overrides
- Scott Faces Formidable Task in Pushing Agenda
- Blog: Democratic State Senator Jeremy Ring calls on Florida Democratic Party chairman to resign
Florida Supreme Court rules court fees constitutional
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday approved the practice of diverting part of each fee paid to file lawsuits from a court system trust fund to the state’s general purpose fund.
Election results could derail train projects
Two train projects slated for Metro Orlando weren’t on Tuesday’s ballot, but their fates could be in doubt because of the election results.
Lawmakers sue to halt Amendment 6, approved Tuesday by voters
Two members of Congress are challenging a new amendment that sets rules for drawing congressional districts in Florida, less than 24 hours after it was approved by voters.
Hours after redistricting amendments pass, lawsuit targets one
Less than 24 hours after its surprise passage, a constitutional amendment that restricts state lawmakers when they draw new congressional districts was challenged in court by two members of Congress.
Unhappy with Norman, thousands picked write-ins or didn’t vote
Jim Norman, as expected, cruised to an easy victory in state Senate District 12 Tuesday, facing nominal opposition from two virtually unknown write-in candidates.
The man who was a significant force in state politics for 20 years — first in the House, then in the Senate — returned to public office Tuesday when the voters of St. Lucie County elected him their property appraiser.
North Carolina Court Rejects Counties’ Challenge to 2008 Homeowners Rates
Municipalities do not have standing to challenge decisions on insurance rates issued by the state insurance department, a North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled.
Texas High Court: Successor Liability Law not Retroactive
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a state law limiting corporations’ “successor liability” for personal injury claims from asbestos exposure violates the state constitution when applied to a common law suit that pre-dated the enactment of the law.
Lloyd’s to Open Russian Office
Lloyd’s announced that it will open a representative office in Russia next year.
Montgomery ambulance fee rejection means tough budget questions
Among the toughest feats of linguistic gymnastics attempted by supporters of Montgomery County’s ambulance fee was trying to convince the public that it was not a fee at all.
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