Category: Florida News
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. …
Jan 31, 2008
Senator Jeff Atwater: Time insurance companies keep promises to homeowners January 31, 2008–South Florida Sun-Sentinel By Jeff Atwater Exactly one year after Gov. Charlie Crist signed legislation to lower property insurance premiums, the Florida Senate has convened a special Select …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Jan 31, 2008
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has released a statement on the First District Court of Appeals (“DCA”) order to expedite the appeal process of Allstates’ license suspension. The full text of the press release is reprinted below. To view a …
Jan 31, 2008
The Joseph Meyerhoff Senior Center, formerly known as the Southeast Focal Point Senior Center, is under new administration and the guidance of a newly-installed Board of Directors and Chairman. Previously operating under the oversight of the Broward County Jewish Federation, …
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 …
Jan 30, 2008
 The April 2008 Citizens assumption date has been changed from April 15, 2008 to April 8, 2008. Attached please find a revised 2008 assumption calendar which reflects the new deadlines for this assumption, as well as assumptions for the …
Jan 30, 2008
 The Department of Financial Services (“DFSâ€) 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 (“Programâ€). Proposed Rule 69J-7.004 addresses the qualifications and procedures relating to …