Category: Florida Insurance and Political Headlines

    Above:  Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Kendrick Meek and Jeff Greene held their second debate today in the studios of WKMG-TV in Orlando.  The station will Webcast the event tonight at 9:00 p.m.  To view the event, click here (viewing instructions to …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   McCarty Says More Florida Insurer Reviews To Come  Florida’s top insurance regulator vowed to do more financial reviews of the state’s insurers like the ones his office performed at …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Fortified for Big-Storm Impact Thanks to a string of very good luck – namely, four consecutive years of calm hurricane seasons – the Florida property insurance market …

Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida regulatory events for the week of August 9-13, 2010: All times are Eastern Time.  Additional information is available via hyperlink were noted in bold type.        FLORIDA INSURANCE REGULATORY EVENTS      Monday, August 9 …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   News Release:  Florida Insurance Commissioner Issues Cease and Desist Order for Unauthorized Sale of Warranty Products Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty today announced the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation …

  The Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued the following news release today on the launch of an economic development Web site for Florida rural communities: Governor Crist Launches Economic Development Web Site for Rural Communities ~ Offers rural …

  In advance of the August 29 Hurricane Katrina five-year anniversary, the Insurance Information Institute published the following news release that offers cautionary and helpful tips on ensuring adequate insurance coverage:   THE I.I.I. OFFERS FOUR WAYS CONSUMERS CAN PROTECT LIVES, PROPERTY …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Home Insurer Royal Palm Asks for 22% Increase Royal Palm Insurance Co. is having a hearing before the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to discuss its proposed rate hike …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   A.M. Best Downgrades Deteriorating State Farm Florida The financial strength rating of State Farm Florida has been downgraded by A.M. Best Co. several days before the insurer begins non-renewing …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Connecticut Supreme Court Sides with Florida’s Brown and Brown in Disclosure Case The Connecticut Supreme Court has limited state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal’s ability to subpoena confidential business …