Category: Florida Legislative News

  Commissioner Donelon Appoints New Financial Solvency Chief Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon announced on February 26, 2008 that Caroline Brock will serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Financial Solvency for the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDOI).  Brock replaces Denise …

Copies of the Louisiana Department of Insurance draft bills for its 2008 Legislative Package are attached for your review.

Governor Charlie Crist delivered his second State of the State address this evening before a Joint Session of the Florida Legislature on March 4, the opening day of the 2008 Regular Legislative Session. The Governor’s informational release and complete speech …

  Senate President Ken Pruitt and House Speaker Marco Rubio marked the first day of Florida’s 2008 Regular Legislative Session, March 4, with opening speeches to each Chamber, respectively. Both lawmakers referenced their outlook for Florida’s insurance market, with the …

Now that Florida’s January 29, 2008 Amendment 1 vote on property taxes has been taken and the Florida Legislature is scheduled to convene its Regular Session on March 4, the issue landscape continues to evolve, and with it, the question …

On Tuesday, March 4, 2008, the Senate and House Democratic Leadership held a press conference to discuss the 2008 Legislative Session, the budget and related issues. The leaders present included Senators Steve Geller (Minority Leader), Frederica Wilson (Minority Leader Pro …

An updated list of Florida Homeowners insurance-related legislation is attached for your review.   Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Katie Scott Webb at kwebb@cftlaw.com.

An updated list of Florida automobile-related legislation is attached for your review.   Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Katie Scott Webb at kwebb@cftlaw.com.

  Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending February 29, 2008 www.InsuranceFraud.org _______________________________ LEGISLATION & REGULATION The Maryland House unanimously passed a bill (HB 404) requiring fraud warnings on claim and application forms. A provision requiring a fraud warning on benefit checks …

On Thursday, February 28, 2008, House Minority Leader Dan Gelber issued a summary of policy alternatives and suggestions to bring Florida government “ . . . a more serious level of debate, governance and problem solving.” Representative Gelber’s outline specifically …