Category: Florida Legislative News
Jan 4, 2007
The Senate plans to release its Proposed Committee Bill regarding No-Fault on Monday, February 13, 2006. This bill is based on the recommendations contained in the Senate Interim Report on No-Fault. The bill will likely be introduced at the Senate …
Jan 4, 2007
Yesterday the House Insurance Committee approved a bill relating to the termination of insurance agent appointments, which increased the notice period an insurer must give an agent of termination unless the contract between the agent and insurer provides otherwise. Under …
Jan 4, 2007
The Governor’s Coastal High Hazard Study Committee released its final report today without specific recommendations regarding insurance. The recommendations contained in the report revolved around land development and hurricane preparedness. Governor Jeb Bush created the Coastal High Hazard Study Committee …
Jan 4, 2007
Today Commissioner Robert Wooley resigned his position as Insurance Commissioner for the state of Louisiana. Commissioner Wooley was appointed to the position in October of 2000 and was officially elected Insurance Commissioner in November of 2003. Senior staff member, …
Dec 20, 2006
Task Force on Long Term Solutions for Florida’s Hurricane Insurance Market met Monday and Tuesday to review its draft report containing several recommendations that the Task Force will make to the Florida Legislature regarding homeowners insurance. The recommendations contained in …
Dec 20, 2006
The House Democratic Caucus, led by State Representative Priscilla Taylor (D-Palm Beach), will be hosting a workshop to discuss the proposed Hurricane Insurance Reform legislation during the next committee week (Feb.6-10, 2006). Attached is a preliminary draft of the legislation …
Dec 20, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tami Torres or Bob Lotane January 24, 2006 (850) 413-2842 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES REFORMS TO HELP PROTECT AND PREPARE FLORIDIANS FOR CATASTROPHES TALLAHASSEE � Tom Gallagher, Florida�s chief financial officer, today announced the next round of homeowner-friendly …
Dec 20, 2006
The Standard Personal Lines Advisory Committee held its final meeting via conference call this afternoon. The Committee has submitted its “checklist of coverage” to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) for consideration by the OIR as the OIR …
Dec 20, 2006
Attached you will find a copy of House Bill 365 that may be of interest to you. The bill requires requires an applicant for registration to do business as a motor vehicle repair shop to furnish proof to the Department …
Dec 13, 2006
The Standard Personal Lines Advisory Committee held a conference call yesterday to further develop the recommendations it plans to make to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) and the Legislature regarding property insurance coverage in Florida. The Committee is charged …