Category: Florida News

Sen. Martinez Says Surplus Lines Bill Could Pass

Feb 7, 2008

National Underwriter–Feb. 6, 2008BY ARTHUR D. POSTAL WASHINGTON —Congress could pass a measure this year reforming and modernizing surplus lines and reinsurance industry regulation, but support is lacking for legislating a federal backstop for state catastrophic reserve funds, a senior …

Hartford Group to Shed 27,000 Homeowners’ Policies in Florida

Feb 7, 2008

Insurance Journal–February 6, 2008 By Brian Kern The Hartford Group, testifying in front of the Florida Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability Tuesday said they will implement a non-renewal program in Florida beginning in August. The year-long effort will …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, Feb. 7

Feb 7, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Hartford Group to Shed 27,000 Homeowners’ Policies in Florida The Hartford Group, testifying in front of the Florida Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability Tuesday said they will …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, Feb. 6

Feb 6, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Lawmakers schedule more hearings on property insurance rates After two more days of grueling questions to state regulators and insurance company executives, a special Senate panel wrapped up …

Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Meeting

Feb 6, 2008

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee ("Committee") has released its agenda for the Wednesday, February 6, 2008 meeting. Below is the agenda. Staff presentations will be given and public testimony will be taken on the following interim projects: Regulation of …

National Study Focuses on Florida’s Insurance Crisis

Feb 5, 2008

February 5, 2008–Insurance Journal Florida got an ‘F’ grade on a national insurance report card based on a study outlining the state’s insurance ills. The state earned the dismal rating � the lowest possible � after a national study compared …

EDITORIAL: Our view: Well done, please

Feb 5, 2008

State lawmakers should turn up heat while grilling insurance industry bosses today February 5, 2008–Florida Today How would you like your insurance company executive served? Rare, medium rare or well done? We’ll take ours well done, thank you, and urge …