Category: Florida Insurance and Political Headlines
Sep 15, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida pension fund, Citizens hold Lehman securities The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, a prestigious Wall Street firm, will touch Florida’s pension funds and the state-run insurer because both hold its …
Sep 12, 2008
 Above: State Representative Dennis Ross will appear on CNN’s “Open House” this Saturday, September 13.  State Representative Dennis Ross is scheduled to appear on CNN’s “Open House” show on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. …
Sep 12, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Note: The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has created a new, weekly feature entitled “Decision 2008,” which is designed to provide news and information about key political races that …
Sep 11, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Insurance commissioner talks risk, financial soundness Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty was in town Wednesday meeting with state Rep. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, and getting a progress report on the state …
Sep 10, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State Farm is refunding $120 million State Farm agreed to refund $120 million to policyholders who weren’t given the correct discounts for strengthening their homes against hurricanes. Money back from …
Sep 9, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: New House speaker announces key leadership positions Florida’s next House speaker announced key leadership positions today. Ike prompts insurers to halt policy writing Some Florida insurance companies have stopped writing …
Sep 8, 2008
The article below was published on August 29 in the Financial Times. A downloadable copy is attached for your review. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Colodny Fass.   Catastrophe bond offerings …
Sep 8, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: President Bush Declares State of Emergency for Florida On Sunday, September 7, 2008, President Bush declared a State of Emergency in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to …
Sep 8, 2008
On Sunday, September 7, 2008, President Bush declared a State of Emergency in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ike beginning on September …
Sep 5, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Rejects State Farm Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty today announced that the Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) has rejected State Farm Florida’s (State Farm) petition …