Category: Florida Insurance and Political Headlines
Apr 20, 2010
The following article appeared in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune on April 18, 2010: American Keystone was backed financially by a Sarasota man who had been banned by the insurance industry, but still managed to win a license to sell policies. …
Apr 20, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Paige St. John: Regulators take a gamble on discount insurance People’s Trust Insurance CEO Mike Gold uses phone sales to cut costs. Mike Gold’s idea to transform …
Apr 19, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida’s Plant City Plagued by Sinkholes; ‘We Just Sit Here and Watch Them Grow’ Volcanoes and earthquakes get all the attention. But what about sinkholes? Florida …
Apr 16, 2010
Above: Newly-elected Republican Matt Gaetz will join his father, Senator Don Gaetz in the Florida Legislature. The election was held this week to replace Ray Sansom’s House District 4 seat. The following information is a summary of events …
Apr 16, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Former Florida House Insurance Chairman: Governor Crist’s insurance policies are harming Florida consumers Within the last few days, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has announced that …
Apr 16, 2010
Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida legislative and regulatory events for the week of April 19-23, 2010: Note: All times are Eastern Standard Time. Additional information is available via hyperlink were noted in bold type. FLORIDA INSURANCE LEGISLATIVE EVENTS To …
Apr 15, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: House Panel Passes Souped Up Rate Bill A proposal to lessen regulation to allow higher property insurance rates cleared its final House …
Apr 14, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State-backed Citizens Insurance says it could weather up to $14 billion hurricane State-backed property insurer Citizens Insurance is flush with cash and can weather a 25-year storm, …
Apr 13, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida TaxWatch: The Legislature must act on Florida’s hurricane liability While we can repair the damage following storms that may make landfall in Florida this upcoming hurricane …
Apr 13, 2010
Photo: State Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff (above) is the lead Florida House of Representatives negotiator on Senate Bill 1752, the large economic development package passed unanimously by the Senate on March 25. Bill sponsor Senator Don Gaetz represents the Senate on this …