Category: Florida News

Gov. Charlie Crist’s clout rises with primary vote

Jan 31, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist’s clout rises with primary vote John Kennedy Tallahassee Bureau Chief January 31, 2008–Orlando Sentinel TALLAHASSEE If there was any question about who is the most popular — and powerful — political figure in Florida right now, Gov. …

Governor Announces 2008-09 Budget Reccommendations

Jan 31, 2008

Governor Charlie Crist and Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp today unveiled highlights of their Crist/Kottkamp Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2008-09. The full text of the Governor’s press release is reprinted below. Highlights of the proposed $70-billion budget include ensuring public …

Florida Cabinet Meeting Review

Jan 31, 2008

On Thursday, January 31, 2008, a member of this Firm attended a meeting of the Florida Cabinet where several insurance-related matters were considered. Below is a review of the relevant activities and actions that took place during the meeting. Office …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, Jan. 31

Jan 31, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Senator Jeff Atwater: Time insurance companies keep promises to homeowners Exactly one year after Gov. Charlie Crist signed legislation to lower property insurance premiums, the Florida Senate has …

NAIC Cites Top Insurance Complaints for 2007

Jan 30, 2008

NAIC Cites Top Insurance Complaints for 2007 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 30, 2008) — Recent statistics reflect a continuing decrease in consumers’ insurance complaints for the fourth consecutive year, although the grounds for those complaints remain relatively unchanged. According to …

DFS Rule Workshop: My Safe Florida Home

Jan 30, 2008

  The Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) recently held a Proposed Rule Development Workshop on Proposed Rules 69J-7.004, and 69J-7.005, F.A.C. relating to the My Safe Florida Home Program (“Program”). Proposed Rule 69J-7.004 addresses the qualifications and procedures relating to …