Category: Florida Legislative News

  Filed on February 21, 2011 by House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Chairman John Wood (R-Haines City), HB 885 relating to Residential Property Insurance would establish flex band rating of up to 15 percent on a statewide average if an …

  After twice postponing debate on numerous amendments to SB 408 during previous meetings, the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) resumed consideration of the bill today, February 22, 2011, after which the comprehensive residential property insurance package …

  The Florida Senate Committee on Judiciary (“Committee”) met today, February 22, 2011 during which a formal discussion on bad faith insurance litigation was held.  To access meeting materials, including a podcast of today’s meeting, click here.  The discussion was opened …

  Colodny Fass presents its weekly bill tracking report for the week ending February 18, 2011. This report, which is attached, is designed to assist in following pending priority state-level insurance issues during the 2011 Florida Legislative Session.  It will …

FPCA Automobile Division Members: Answers to the following questions are needed as soon as possible: 1.  Was it a regular practice to take EUOs of medical providers before the decision in State Farm v. Shaw? 2.  If so, were the …

At the FPCA Homeowners Division meeting yesterday, a subcommittee was formed to discuss proposed legislation regarding Citizens.  The Citizens subcommittee will be meeting via teleconference today, February 18, at 2:00 p.m.  The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code: 76739#. The members of …

FPCA Automobile Division Members: The Hillsborough County Commissioners are considering adoption of the attached “Hillsborough County PIP Medical Provider Ordinance.”  There will be a public hearing regarding the draft ordinance next Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.  The hearing …

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:     Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy Issues Budget Gap Presentation   Once again Florida faces a gap – this one estimated at $3.5 billion – …

Attached please find an updated Citizens bill draft and summary, which will be discussed on the call today at 4:00 p.m.  The updated draft has been reorganized in places and includes edits from Citizens.  The call-in number for today’s meeting …

The FPCA Homeowners Divison will be meeting via teleconference tomorrow, February 17, at 4:00 p.m.  The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code:  75036#. An agenda for the meeting, as well as minutes from the February 3, 2011 meeting, are attached.  …