Category: Archive – Seminars

  Public Adjusters Say Floridians Will Pay More For Less Under Citizens Managed Repair Program Last month, Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors, citing AOB Abuse as the reason, Approved a Form Change to their Policies that restricts Coverage for Policyholders …

  Jimmy Patronis is Sworn in as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Former State Rep. and Public Service Commissioner Jimmy Patronis was Sworn in Friday morning as the State’s Fourth Chief Financial Officer.  Jim Rosica reports for SaintPetersBlog.com.   Study: Texas, …

  Gaetz Bill for Private Beach Ownership Advances in Congress The Bill, which isn’t yet scheduled for Debate on the House Floor, would Overturn Restrictions put in place by the Federal Government when it deeded a large swath of Santa …

  National Safety Council Rates Florida Among Worst for Workers’ Compensation Benefits No State goes far enough to protect its Residents from leading causes of Preventable Deaths and Injuries – commonly known as “Accidents” – on the road, in homes …

  Governor Scott Vetoes Bill Easing Fire-Protection Requirements for Condos The Bill (HB 653), which passed the Legislature with only one dissenting Vote, dealt with Requirements for Retrofitting High-Rise Condominium Buildings with fire sprinklers and other types of safety systems.  …

  Governor to Name Jimmy Patronis as New Florida CFO Patronis, who helped his family run a well-known Restaurant in Panama City, currently sits on the State Panel that Regulates Utilities. He was a Member of the Florida Legislature for …

  Tampa’s Homeowners Choice seeks to offer flood insurance in other states Tampa-based insurance company HCI Group Inc.’s subsidiaries are trying to expand their flood insurance offerings beyond Florida. HCI has filed with regulators to offer flood coverage in Arkansas, …

  Rainy Season Douses Fiery Florida After months of drought conditions that helped fuel nearly 2,500 wildfires across the State, Florida has quickly moved deep into its Rainy Season.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via SunshineStateNews.com.   …

  Legislation Would Make Major Changes to Florida’s Building Code Now, a coalition of Building Officials and people tied to the Insurance Industry fear HB 1021 could lead to a patchwork of requirements and higher Insurance Costs.  Mike Vasilinda reports …

  Biggest Citizens rate hikes aim at South Florida as contractors fume A restoration company president who has spoken out in meetings around the state questioned how it’s a fair choice for consumers, who have little way to know when water …