Category: Florida News

Pursuant to a public hearing relating to Proposed Rule 690-170.0155(n), “Personal Injury Provider Certification of Eligibility” held on December 18, 2007 at which comments were provided, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has created and issued a draft copy …

The Florida Workers Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee has released its agenda for the January 24, 2008 meeting. Agenda topics include a review of the Committee’s duties; an investment marketplace update; review of policies and guidelines for the …

Following are excerpts from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s (“Office’s”)response to the First District Court of Appeal seeking to have the suspension of the Allstate Companies’ certificates of authority reinstated.  To read the complete response, click here. “Appellants’ Corrected Motion …

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has released an update regarding its filing of a response with the First District Court of Appeal seeking to have the suspension of the Allstate Companies’ certificates of authority reinstated.  The OIR’s press release …

Click on a headline to view the complete story: Insurance officials defend rates As state senators on Tuesday began their inquiry on why expected insurance rate cuts mandated by a new law haven’t materialized, industry officials disputed the methodology used …

The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Consumer Services Committee (“Committee”) held a meeting on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 to provide updates on its Policyholder Forums and Customer Care Call Center. Chairperson Carol Everhart called the meeting to order with Committee …

January 22-25 House Interim Committee Meetings

Tax proposal alternative emerging By NICHOLAS AZZARA As groups on both sides of the Amendment 1 tax plan jockey for voter support leading up to the Jan. 29 referendum, the state panel weighing a proposition that could placate them all …

McCain courts Cuban vote, reminds Florida of links to the state By LIZ SIDOTI Associated Press Writer Advertisement MIAMI (AP) — John McCain courted the Cuban vote Monday and reminded Florida voters of his history in the state, though he …

It’s hurricane politics as candidates storm state By DAVID DeCAMP, Times Staff Writer Published January 22, 2008 On the first full day that presidential candidates could focus on Florida a rift emerged among Republican contenders over a deeply parochial issue …