Category: Florida News
Dec 14, 2010
The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology (“Commission”) reviewed four hurricane loss projection models during its meeting today, December 14, 2010, and found minor deficiencies in each. Commission members voted unanimously to allow respective corrections to be submitted …
Dec 14, 2010
Florida’s “Three Member Panel” (“Panel”) met in Tallahassee on December 13, 2010 to review the following items: Reimbursement methodology to determine usual and customary charges for hospital outpatient services Drafting the Panel’s Biennial Report. Medical Reimbursement Dispute and Overutilization …
Dec 14, 2010
The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Board of Governors (“Board”) met on December 7, 2010. The following is a brief summary of Board actions: 2011 FWCJUA Board Appointments The Board unanimously voted to have FWCJUA Executive Director …
Dec 13, 2010
The following Letter to the Editor from Insurance Information Institute President and CEO Robert Hartwig was published on December 12, 2010 in the Orlando Sentinel: Insurance premiums should match the risk Columnist Mike Thomas proves once again that he understands …
Dec 13, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Orange Juice Jumps to Highest After Florida Declares State of Emergency In Advance of Severe Cold Orange-juice futures jumped to the highest since May 2007 after Florida, the …
Dec 13, 2010
Above: City of Hollywood Commissioner Patty Asseff and former City of Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook were reappointed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist to the South Florida Regional Planning Council today, December 13, 2010. Florida Governor Charlie Crist …
Dec 13, 2010
FloridaToday.com published the following article about a Florida League of Cities advertising campaign launched on December 9, 2010 that is designed to promote tourism in the State’s Panhandle region: Fla. League of Cities promoting PanhandleBy Bill CotterellFlorida Capital …
Dec 13, 2010
The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee (“Committee”) met via teleconference on December 10, 2010 to discuss formulating a competitive solicitation for a long-term FWCJUA investment manager. The Committee’s goal is have a vendor selected for …
Dec 12, 2010
The following article was published in Florida Today on December 12: Editorial: Shield Florida homeowners from unjustified property insurance hikes www.floridatoday.com Florida’s GOP-dominated Legislature runs on the slogan of no new taxes. But that doesn’t mean lawmakers will protect …
Dec 10, 2010
Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida regulatory events for the week of December 13-17, 2010: All times are Eastern Time (“ET”). Additional information is available via hyperlink where noted in bold type. FLORIDA INSURANCE REGULATORY EVENTS Monday, December 13 …