Category: Florida News

August 26, 2007 In Nature’s Casino By MICHAEL LEWIS It was Aug. 24, 2005, and New Orleans was still charming. Tropical Depression 12 was spinning from the Bahamas toward Florida, but the chances of an American city’s being destroyed by …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   State won’t know if drivers go without insurance under new law If the state’s no fault car insurance system is allowed to expire, companies will no longer have to notify …

On August 20, 2007, the Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board (“Board”) met in Miami, Florida to discuss matters relating to the Board, Florida’s Health Reinsurance Program and particularly, how to provide affordable and accessible health insurance to Floridians.  Insurance Commissioner …

On August 21, 2007, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a workshop on Proposed Rules 69O-136.022 “I-Apply” and 69O-136.020 “Forms Incorporated by Reference (Common Forms).”  Proposed Rule 69O-136.022 creates a web-based application system for licensure, registration and acquisition …

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) has scheduled the following meetings for September 19-20, 2007 at the DoubleTree Hotel, located at 101 South Adams Street – Tallahassee, FL  32301: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 • 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.      Market Accountability Advisory Committee                                      …

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Risk Retention Group (E) Task Force has scheduled an open conference call for Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST. The purpose of the call is to continue discussions …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Don’t drop car insurance yet State officials say PIP’s demise doesn’t spell the end of all coverages. TALLAHASSEE – Florida drivers, if you thought you would be able to drop …

On August 17, 2007, the Governmental Procedures and Structure Committee (“Committee”) of the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission (“Commission”) met in Tallahassee, Florida.  The Commission’s primary role is to recommend statutory and constitutional changes dealing with taxation and the …

Aug. 23 Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing Department Of Financial ServicesOIR – Insurance Regulation The Financial Services Commission announces a hearing to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: August 23, 2007, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PLACE: The Capitol, …

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Florida Democrats want no-fault auto insurance law renewed Insurance law assures care in emergencies TALLAHASSEE House Democrats on Tuesday urged Gov. Charlie Crist and Republican legislative leaders to keep Florida’s …