Category: Florida News

  Florida Insurance Industry Prepares for Hurricane Matthew The Insurance Industry prepared Thursday for the devastating blow Hurricane Matthew threatened to deliver to Florida’s East Coast.  Casey Logan reports for the Ft. Myers News Press. Fitch Sends Out Warning:  Florida …

  Florida Governor:  Prepare For Direct Hit From Hurricane Matthew With Matthew marching toward Florida, Governor Rick Scott met with Local Officials and Officials all along the Florida Coast on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the deadly storm.  Dina Voyles …

  The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued Informational Bulletin OIR-16-07M on October 3, 2016 reminding residential property insurers in the State of Florida that Tropical Storm/Hurricane Hermine was not declared a hurricane by the National Hurricane Center of the …

  The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued Informational Bulletin OIR-16-07M on October 3, 2016 reminding residential property insurers in the State of Florida that Tropical Storm/Hurricane Hermine was not declared a hurricane by the National Hurricane Center of the …

  Governor Scott Issues State of Emergency, Urges Caution in Florida as Hurricane Matthew Bears Down on Haiti Scott said he is Signing the Executive Order “to Ensure we have Resources for Evacuations, Sheltering and other Logistical Needs across our State.”  The …

  Comments are being accepted until October 21, 2016 by the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation on the following proposed Rules (to view the corresponding Notice of Proposed Rule, click on the corresponding hyperlinks below): 69L-7.501:  The proposed Rule is …

  The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) submitted its five-year Long Range Program Plan to Governor Rick Scott’s Office and the Appropriations Committees of both the Florida House and Senate this past Friday, September 30, 2016. The OIR is …

  Florida Supreme Court Rules in Ocala Sinkhole Case The Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of an Ocala Woman in an Opinion filed Thursday. Her Case asked the High Court to consider whether she or her Insurance Company should …

  The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) advised today, September 30, 2016, that it has issued an Order establishing the 2017 commercial property rates for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”).  The effective date for both new and renewal rates within the …

  Justices Say Insurer Required To Foot Legal Fees The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said a Property Insurer must pay the Attorneys’ Fees of a Homeowner who successfully challenged the Company’s contention that her home was not damaged by a sinkhole.  THE …