Category: Florida News
Oct 4, 2011
10:00 a.m.–Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Natoinal Clearinghouse Committee meeting. Agenda includes issues pertaining to the proposed national surplus lines tax clearinghouse. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Oct 3, 2011
On September 30, 2011, the Florida Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) launched an educational campaign to increase awareness about personal injury protection (“PIP”) fraud in the State and to garner support for legislative reform in this area. The Chamber plans to publish …
Oct 3, 2011
The following news release about A.M. Best upgrading the ratings of United Automobile Insurance Company was posted to MarketWatch.com on October 3, 2011. The news release is reprinted below: A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of United Automobile Insurance Company A.M. Best Co. has upgraded …
Oct 3, 2011
The following article was published in the Florida Current on October 3, 2011: Capital outlay forecasts take dive; outlook grim for education By Travis Pillow Public schools, colleges and universities likely face a tough time expanding campuses and even just …
Oct 3, 2011
The following article was published in the Orlando Sentinel on October 3, 2011: Senate investigates ‘interference’ into nursing home watchdog program By Kate Santich A Florida Senate committee is investigating allegations that the state’s Department of Elder Affairs illegally interfered …
Oct 3, 2011
The following article was published in the Florida Current on October 3, 2011: Medical malpractice market is healthy, state regulators say By Christine Jordan Sexton Florida’s medical malpractice insurance market is healthy and is getting healthier, a new report issued …
Oct 3, 2011
The following article was published in the Lakeland Ledger on October 3, 2011: Lakeland to settle in red-light lawsuit By Chase Purdy Lakeland city commissioners voted unanimously Monday to pay $667,965 to settle a class action lawsuit over the city’s …
Oct 3, 2011
The following article was published in the Miami Herald on October 3, 2011: Uncontrolled PIP fraud The recent meeting of the Florida Cabinet brought the bright light of truth to a huge financial burden on Florida drivers: The uncontrolled rise …
Oct 3, 2011
The following article was published in the Insurance Journal on October 3, 2011: Florida Commercial Lines Deregulation Law Takes Effect By Michael Adams Commercial insurers in Florida will no longer have to seek prior approval from state regulators before changing …
Oct 3, 2011
On October 4, 2011, the Senate Committee on Community Affairs is considering a proposed committee bill (SPB 7002) that would define an “insignificant fiscal impact” in relation to unfunded mandates as an annual amount not greater than $.10 …