Category: Archive – News
Mar 25, 2009
The state would take on storm risks under a new plan. By Brandon Larrabee The Florida Times-Union–March 25, 2009 TALLAHASSEE – The state would take over all hurricane insurance in Florida while at the same time dismantling its property insurance …
Mar 23, 2009
Orlando Business Journal–March 23, 2009 Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty threw support behind efforts to stop insurance companies from using credit scores in setting rates for their customers. McCarty said he applauds a National Association of Insurance Commissioners decision to …
Mar 23, 2009
Most South Florida homeowners are staying with State Farm for now, because they’re finding higher prices or less coverage as they shop around. By Julie Patel South Florida Sun-Sentinel–March 20, 2009 State Farm customers were expected to make a mad …
Mar 23, 2009
South Florida Business Journal–March 23, 2009 by Paul Brinkmann Chinese drywall samples give off sulfur gases and odor when exposed to extreme heat and moisture, according to a 60-page preliminary report released Monday by the Florida Department of Health. The …
Mar 23, 2009
St. Petersburg Times–March 19, 2009 By John Frank, Times Staff Writer BROOKSVILLE – A Tampa insurance adjuster convicted by a jury in February for solicitation to commit insurance fraud and forging a check related to a sinkhole claim received 120 …
Mar 20, 2009
By MICHAEL PELTIER TALLAHASSEE, March 19, 2009 — Hospitals and nursing homes would take the biggest hit under a list of options unveiled Thursday by Agency for Health Care Administration officials who outlined $338 million in general revenue cuts as …
Mar 20, 2009
St. Petersburg Times–March 19, 2009 By Times Staff Federal officials have given final approval for a 36,000-square-foot hurricane shelter to be built in Hudson. County officials say construction could begin soon; staffers are organizing a groundbreaking ceremony, probably for early …
Mar 20, 2009
South Florida Sun Sentinel–March 18, 2009 Jason Garcia Sentinel Staff Writer Gatorland’s “Trainer for a Day” is the ultimate natural thrill ride: a two-hour chance for guests to work alongside reptile trainers as they handle the theme park’s signature tenants. …
Mar 20, 2009
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is particularly concerned about soil pre-treatments at new construction sites to prevent subterranean termites. By Diane C. Lade South Florida Sun-Sentinel–March 19, 2009 Florida consumer officials are pressing the Legislature to pass …
Mar 19, 2009
National Underwriter–March 19, 2009 BY PHIL GUSMAN Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink said she is “unimpressed” with auto insurers’ justifications for using credit information in determining rates, and she voiced support for bills that would ban the practice. In …