Category: Archive – Seminars

S&P affirms ratings on Florida Blues

Dec 23, 2008

Tampa Bay Business Journal–December 22, 2008 Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services affirmed its “A+” counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. The outlook for BCBSF is stable, the health insurer said in a …

Governor Crist Issues Budget-Balancing Recommendations

Dec 23, 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist sent a letter to Florida legislative leadership and Chief Justice Peggy Quince today, December 23, 2008 regarding the State’s 2008-2009 General Revenue Budget. The letter, which is attached for your review, outlines Governor Crist’s suggestions for …

Florida Battles Annuities, But Why?

Dec 22, 2008

InsuranceNewsNet, Inc.–December 19, 2008 By Steven A. Morelli, Senior Editor Florida has been blaring the sirens on inappropriate annuity sales but there does not appear to be an actual fire. The latest is a bill proposed by state Rep. Clay …

Crist’s health-coverage fix likely isn’t, experts predict

Dec 22, 2008

Orlando Sentinel–December 22, 2008 Anika Myers Palm Sentinel staff writer Disappointment may be in store for those hoping that Gov. Charlie Crist’s Cover Florida health plans will solve the problem of unaffordable health care for the state’s 3.8 million uninsured …

Disability Benefits Could Get Overhaul

Dec 22, 2008

Tampa Tribune–December 22, 2008 By CATHERINE DOLINSKI With thousands of developmentally disabled Floridians and their families protesting cuts to their services, the state Agency for Persons with Disabilities is talking about overhauling its programs. This year, more than 5,000 individuals …

Insurance-Related Meetings for the Week of December 22-26

Dec 19, 2008

Week of December 22-26 There are no insurance-related regulatory meetings scheduled for the week of December 22-26, 2008.     LOOKING AHEAD   January 5-16, 2009   Florida Legislature Special Session The Florida Legislature will hold a special session from …