Category: Archive – Seminars

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has requested comments on the possibility that SEC registrants be allowed to use International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) instead of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). An SEC press release is below. If both Rules go …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   No-Fault’s Demise Could Mean Higher Rates, Risk Come Oct. 1, auto insurance will no longer be required in Florida.  It’s the consequence of the Legislature allowing Florida’s no-fault auto insurance …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Insurers’ ‘adjustments’ a bad joke Florida lawmakers faced a formidable task as the Legislature convened for the January 2007 special session: to develop a strategy to handle the property insurance …

Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing TheFlorida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) Board of Governors Quarterly Meeting.Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 1:00 p.m.Lago Mar Resort and Spa, 1700 S. Ocean Lane, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 General subject matter to be considered: General Business …

Unfair Discrimination Because of Travel Plans The FSC, on behalf of the OIR, has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Rule number 69O-125.003 relating to unfair discrimination because of travel plans. If requested in writing within 21 days of …

Notice of Proposed Rule DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICESOIR – Insurance Regulation RULE NO: RULE TITLE 69O-125.003: Unfair Discrimination Because of Travel PlansPURPOSE AND EFFECT: To prohibit discrimination in the sale or pricing of insurance based upon travel plans of the …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Legislative leaders announce special session on budget cuts TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Legislative leaders Tuesday said they will call a special session in September to cut Florida’s new $71.5 billion budget …

CORRECTION: International Solvency and Accounting (E) Working Group conference call July 24, 2007 @ 1PM Central Time Correction:The conference call for the International Solvency and Accounting (E) Working Group should be listed for Tuesday, July 24, 2007 @ 1PM Central …

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Rule Title:Rule Number: 69O-186.003 Title Insurance Rates, and 69O-186.005 Premium Schedule Applicable to “Truth In Lending” and Other Endorsements. A Public Hearing has been scheduled for …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Why insurance reform is falling short Seven months after Florida lawmakers expanded the government’s role in the state’s insurance market, rates should be lower and insurers should be willing to …