Category: Florida Legislative News
Feb 8, 2011
In a report issued yesterday, February 7, 2011, an Eleventh Circuit Court Miami-Dade Grand Jury states that, by capturing the $2 billion in sales tax revenue that is currently in the possession of merchant tax collectors, the Florida Department …
Feb 7, 2011
The Office of Florida Governor Rick Scott issued the following news release today, February 7, 2011: Governor Scott Names Additional Staff in the EOG Governor Rick Scott today announced further staff appointments in the Executive Office of the Governor. …
Feb 7, 2011
At its meeting today, February 7, 2011, the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance resumed debate on SB 408, a comprehensive residential property insurance bill to which 30 amendments have been filed–two of which were filed today. To …
Feb 4, 2011
Colodny Fass has prepared its annual bill tracking summary to assist in following pending priority state-level insurance issues during the 2011 Florida Legislative Session, which runs from March 8 through May 6, 2011. The summary, which is attached, will be …
Governor Scott Names Carl Littlefield and Bryan Vaughan to Lead Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Feb 4, 2011
The Office of Florida Governor Rick Scott issued the following news release today, February 4, 2011: Governor Scott Names Carl Littlefield and Bryan Vaughan to Lead Agency for Persons with Disabilities Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Scott named Carl …
Feb 4, 2011
The matter involving the State Board of Administration (“SBA”)’s disallowance of insureds’ attorney fees paid as a result of negotiated settlements and court judgments and paid insureds’ public adjuster fees, as reimbursable losses under the 2005 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe …
Feb 4, 2011
After meeting with Florida Senator Mike Bennett in late January, during which he encouraged a continued effort to create a non-governmental entity that would address sinkhole tail claims, American Strategic Insurance General Counsel, Angel Bostick, in conjunction with the company’s …
Feb 4, 2011
Florida Property and Casualty Association Members: On Wednesday, February 9, 2011, Tom Jerger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Traditions Insurance Company, will be presenting to the Florida House of Representatives Insurance and Banking Subcommittee on behalf of …
Feb 3, 2011
Florida Property and Casualty Association Homeowners Division Members: The FPCA Homeowners Division will be meeting via teleconference today, February 3, 2011 at 4:15 p.m. The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code: 71283#. Materials pertaining to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe …
Feb 3, 2011
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Governor Scott wants Florida employees to pay toward pensions Governor Rick Scott wants to cut pension benefits for state workers, teachers and many local government employees while also requiring that …