Category: Legislative Updates

  The Florida House of Representatives’ Insurance and Banking Subcommittee will meet today, February 19, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the following insurance-related bills: HB 223 relating to Insurance by State Representative Larry Lee would allow insurers to post …

  Colodny Fass& Webb presents its weekly bill tracking chart for the week ending February 15, 2013. This chart, which is attached, is designed to assist in following pending priority state-level insurance issues during the 2013 Florida Legislative Session, which …

  The Miami Herald reported today, February 13, 2013, on the filing of SB 862, also known as the “Parent Trigger” legislation. To view the details of SB 862, click here. The complete Miami Herald article is reprinted below.   …

  A bill relating to uninsured motorist coverage was passed unanimously by the Florida House of Representatives’ Insurance and Banking Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) today, February 13, 2013.  Sponsored by State Representative Clay Ingram, HB 341 amends s. 627.727(9), F.S. to clarify …

  A bill relating to sinkhole damage claims payments  was filed yesterday, February 11, 2013, that would prevent insurers from non-renewing property insurance policies even if the cost of repairs exceeded a policy’s limits and the policyholder was responsible for, …

  The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) met Wednesday, February 6, 2013, and heard testimony on issues relating to property insurance.  To view the Committee meeting materials, click here. Chairman and President of Security First Insurance Company …

  The Vermont Captive Insurance Association issued the following news release today, February 7, 2013: U.S. Congressman Garrett Supports Coalition for Captive Insurance Clarity Position   Montpelier, Vermont – February 7, 2013 – U.S. Congressman Scott Garrett (R-NJ), the co-author …

  The Florida Senate Committee on Judiciary (“Committee”) held a workshop on civil litigation issues yesterday, February 5, 2013.  To view the agenda, click here. The Committee discussed whether health care practitioners have sufficient access to legal counsel in light …

  Staff from the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) has released a draft of a property insurance package for review from interested parties. Committee Chairman David Simmons has previously indicated that this draft would contain the ideas …