Category: Florida Legislative News
Jan 31, 2011
The following is a daily roundup of insurance-related calendar events, filed bills and news headlines. Click on a hyperlink below to go directly to the section of your choice: UPCOMING FLORIDA INSURANCE-RELATED LEGISLATIVE EVENTS FLORIDA INSURANCE-RELATED BILLS FILED THIS WEEK …
Jan 28, 2011
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Governor Rick Scott hints at $5 billion budget cut Governor Rick Scott’s refusal to talk about any details in his upcoming budget proposal has increased anticipation and raised expectations for …
Jan 28, 2011
FPCA Homeowners Division Members: In response to comments made at the rule hearing held on January 25, 2011 regarding proposed rules 19-8.029 and 19-8.030, revisions to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund’s (FHCF) Proof of Loss Report form were proposed. Attached is the …
Jan 28, 2011
FPCA Homeowners Division Members: For your reference, attached is a side-by-side analysis of SB 2044 and SB 408. Included in the side-by-side analysis are the amendments to SB 408 that were adopted by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee at its …
Jan 27, 2011
The Florida House of Representatives Health and Human Services Committee (“Committee”) met today, January 27, 2011 to review the State of Florida’s employee health insurance program (“program”). To view the meeting packet, click here. Michelle Robleto, State Group …
Jan 27, 2011
FPCA Homeowners Division Members: This is a reminder that the Demotech call/webinar is scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. Details regarding call-in information will be forthcoming. The final list of questions provided to Demotech is attached. Thank you to those …
Jan 27, 2011
FPCA Homeowners Division Members: For your reference, attached is a side-by-side analysis of SB 2044 and SB 408. Included in the side-by-side analysis are the amendments to SB 408 that were adopted by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee at its …
Jan 26, 2011
Senator John Thrasher filed Senate Bill 624 relating to Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage on January 24, 2011. The bill, a copy of which is attached for review, amends section 627.727, F.S. to revise and limit the damages that are …
Jan 26, 2011
Today, January 26, 2011, the Florida House of Representatives Insurance and Banking Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) met to review automobile-related insurance issues in Florida. The discussion focused on Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”)-related issues, such as fraud and staged accidents. To view …
Jan 26, 2011
The following news release was issued by the Internal Revenue Service on January 24, 2011: IRS Names 10 New Members to IRPAC WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today announced the selection of 10 new members in 2011 for …