Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, October 26
Oct 26, 2010
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NAIC Surplus Lines Implementation Task Force Votes to Adopt Florida’s SLIMA Proposal
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners Surplus Lines Implementation Task Force voted today to utilize Florida’s proposed Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State Agreement as its preferred vehicle for addressing surplus lines reform as provided in the Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act, a part of the recently passed Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
Five years after Hurricane Wilma hit, Florida insurers getting new claims, lawsuits
Five years after Hurricane Wilma crossed Florida, insurers still are being whipped as they deal with new and reopened claims that have come along years after the storm.
New federal home renovation rules aimed at protecting against lead poisoning are threatening to cripple the already beleaguered home remodeling industry.
Alex Sink Accused of “Cheating” in Gubernatorial Debate
Alex Sink said today she “took accountability” when a campaign aide broke the rules of last night’s CNN gubernatorial debate by sending her a text message during a commercial break.
- Sink fires staffer who sent text during debate
- Anger, contempt flare in final Scott and Sink debate in Florida governor’s race
Crist, Meek, Rubio set for for final debate tonight
Gov. Charlie Crist and U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek have one last opportunity to derail front-runner Marco Rubio in their final U.S. Senate debate.
BP to give Florida additional $20M
Money will be used for seafood safety inspections, marketing
Oil giant BP has agreed to give Florida $20 million for more aggressive seafood safety inspections and marketing. It’s the first agreement of its kind with any Gulf state, Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson announced Monday.
Blog: Art Graham selected new Florida Public Service Commission Chairman over Skop
The Public Service Commission appointed Art Graham, an engineer from Jacksonville who joined the utility regulation board in August, as its chairman.
US product safety chief urges China to get manufacturer cooperation on tainted drywall
The U.S. is hoping China will help persuade its manufacturers of tainted drywall to cooperate in helping homeowners fix their homes, the chairman of the Consumer Products Safety Commission said Tuesday.
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