Category: Florida Legislative News
Feb 12, 2013
A bill relating to sinkhole damage claims payments was filed yesterday, February 11, 2013, that would prevent insurers from non-renewing property insurance policies even if the cost of repairs exceeded a policy’s limits and the policyholder was responsible for, …
Feb 8, 2013
The following is an informational update on law enforcement news, events, legislative developments and meetings relating to the Florida Police Chiefs Association community for the week ending February 8, 2013. Click on the hyperlinks in bold type to access …
Feb 8, 2013
The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) met Wednesday, February 6, 2013, and heard testimony on issues relating to property insurance. To view the Committee meeting materials, click here. Chairman and President of Security First Insurance Company …
Feb 7, 2013
The Vermont Captive Insurance Association issued the following news release today, February 7, 2013: U.S. Congressman Garrett Supports Coalition for Captive Insurance Clarity Position Montpelier, Vermont – February 7, 2013 – U.S. Congressman Scott Garrett (R-NJ), the co-author …
Feb 6, 2013
The Florida Senate Committee on Judiciary (“Committee”) held a workshop on civil litigation issues yesterday, February 5, 2013. To view the agenda, click here. The Committee discussed whether health care practitioners have sufficient access to legal counsel in light …
Feb 6, 2013
Dear FPCA Homeowners Division Members: Staff from the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) has released a draft of a property insurance package for review from interested parties. Committee Chairman David Simmons has previously indicated that this draft …
Feb 6, 2013
Staff from the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance (“Committee”) has released a draft of a property insurance package for review from interested parties. Committee Chairman David Simmons has previously indicated that this draft would contain the ideas …
Jan 31, 2013
Florida Governor Rick Scott unveiled his proposed Florida Families First Budget today, January 31, 2013. The budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 includes $18.47 billion in total funding for K-12 education, a $1.25 billion increase over last year, and also …
Jan 30, 2013
Florida Property and Casualty Association Homeowners Division Members: The FPCA Homeowners Division is currently meeting. The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code: 7931352#. Should you have any questions, please contact Katie Webb (kwebb@cftlaw.com) at Colodny Fass.
Jan 29, 2013
Florida Property and Casualty Association Homeowners Division Members: As part of this week’s 2013 State of the Florida Insurance Market Summit (January 30 – February 1, 2013) an FPCA Homeowners Division meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, …