Category: Florida News

Sen. Sununu Exits Banking Committee

Jan 30, 2008

Sen. Sununu Exits Banking Committee January 29, 2008 One of the U.S. senators who has sponsored legislation to give insurance companies the option of being regulated by the federal government instead of by states is leaving the Senate Banking Committee …

Slot machine proponents hit jackpot in Miami-Dade County

Jan 30, 2008

Article published Jan 29, 2008 Slot machine proponents hit jackpot in Miami-Dade County BY ADRIAN SAINZ AP BUSINESS WRITERSlot machine supporters hit the jackpot Tuesday as Miami-Dade County voters approved the installation of the devices at three pari-mutuel facilities, with …

Voters say yes to property tax breaks

Jan 30, 2008

The Florida Times-Union-January 30, 2008 Voters say yes to property tax breaks By Mary Kelli Palka,The Times-Union Florida voters decided Tuesday that property owners should get a tax break. So now, local government and school officials are starting to figure …

Double wins put Crist in control

Jan 30, 2008

Double wins put Crist in control     A budget proposal for tough times is the next challenge for the riding-high governor. By STEVE BOUSQUET, Tallahassee Bureau ChiefPublished January 30, 2008 TALLAHASSEE – The biggest winner Tuesday night may have been …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, Jan. 30

Jan 30, 2008

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Double wins put Crist in control A budget proposal for tough times is the next challenge for the riding-high governor. The biggest winner Tuesday night may have been Gov. Charlie …

FWCJUA Rates and Forms Committee Meeting

Jan 30, 2008

The Florida Workers Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) will hold its Rates and Forms Committee meeting on February 21, 2008. Topics discussed at the meeting will include reserves, rates and a legislative update. Upcoming FWCJUA meetings: FWCJUA Board of Governors–Tuesday, …

CFO Proposes Managing the FCHF Within the SBA

Jan 30, 2008

The House Insurance Committee plans to hold a workshop to review a proposal by Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink that would create a division within the Florida State Board of Administration (“SBA”) to manage the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund …

OIR Rule Workshop: Annual and Quarterly Reports

Jan 30, 2008

  The Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a workshop on Proposed Rule 690-203.070 entitled “Annual and Quarterly Reports” in Tallahassee, FL on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. The Proposed Rule is being amended to reflect the correct forms to be …

Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Workshop

Jan 29, 2008

Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Workshop The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology will hold the following workshops on Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30 to discuss commercial residential and short-term frequency models: Thursday, January 29–9:00 a.m. …