Category: Florida Legislative News

  According to the Louisiana Department of Insurance Advisory Letter No. 2010-01 (“Letter”) issued on August 9, 2010, “serious issues” exist involving producer compensation agreements and the manner in which producer compensation is being addressed among insurers, producers and insureds …

  Florida Governor Charlie Crist and a delegation of Florida educators made a presentation to U.S. Department of Education officials today, August 11, 2010, as part of Florida’s continued effort to win federal Race to the Top education funds.  Meanwhile, the U.S. …

  The Florida Cabinet met on August 10, 2010, during which it considered various insurance-related matters.  To view the complete agenda, which includes hyperlinks to individual agency agendas, click here. Following is a brief summary of those items and the …

  Florida’s 2010 election cycle is one of the most active campaign seasons in the State’s history. To provide a useful tool in following this year’s political campaign developments, Colodny Fass has prepared an outline of all Florida Cabinet and …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Broward School Board gives tentative OK to $3.4 billion budget Despite concerns from hundreds of teachers and parents, the Broward School Board on Thursday gave Superintendent Jim Notter’s …

  In advance of the August 29 Hurricane Katrina five-year anniversary, the Insurance Information Institute published the following news release that offers cautionary and helpful tips on ensuring adequate insurance coverage:   THE I.I.I. OFFERS FOUR WAYS CONSUMERS CAN PROTECT LIVES, PROPERTY …

  The Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”) recently concluded its 7th Annual Filing and Compliance Seminar in conjunction with the Louisiana Insurers’ Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.  The 2010 Seminar, which was held from July 28 through July 30, provided …

The United States Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release today, August 4, 2010: WASHINGTON – As part of a continuing effort to improve global tax administration efforts, Internal Revenue Service officials announced today the realignment of the Large …

  During a Florida property insurance market panel discussion entitled “First Coast Forum:  Florida’s Property Insurance Crisis” held on July 29, 2010 by Jacksonville public broadcasting affiliate WJCT-TV, State Representative Bill Proctor indicated his intention to file property insurance rate …

  Florida’s 2010 election cycle is one of the most active campaign seasons in the State’s history.  To provide a useful tool in following this year’s political campaign developments, Colodny Fass has prepared an outline of all Florida Cabinet and …