Category: Florida News

The following news release was issued by the Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist on August 18, 2010: TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management has received approval from the Federal Emergency Management …

  The National Council on Compensation Insurance (“NCCI”) delivered its annual workers’ compensation rate filing to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation today, August 18, 2010. Based upon its review of the most recent data available, NCCI has proposed an …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   News Release:  Governor Crist Announces Approval of Florida’s Updated Enhanced Mitigation Plan Approval of plan will allow Florida to continue to receive additional federal funding Governor Charlie Crist …

  In response to the insolvency of National Title Insurance Company (“National Title”), Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw held a roundtable meeting today, August 18, 2010, to review related title insurance issues. Several industry representatives were present to discuss …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Buildings bolster Pinellas County’s hurricane plans The year 2004 was a wakeup call for Floridians and residents of Pinellas County.   South Florida roofer leaves long trail of …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   State Farm cuts out long-time discounts, policy rates increase Mark Albritton was able to knock $245 off his homeowner’s insurance bill last year after a home inspection showed …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida CFO criticizes Citizens Property Insurance for 33 no-bid contracts Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink on Friday urged Citizens Property Insurance to change how it strikes deals …

Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida regulatory events for the week of August 16-20, 2010: All times are Eastern Time.  Additional information is available via hyperlink were noted in bold type.        FLORIDA INSURANCE REGULATORY EVENTS      Monday, August 16 …

  An August 3, 2010 Florida Office of Insurance Regulation hearing to review the incorporation of a new category of Motor Vehicle Service Agreement Companies called “Motor Vehicle Manufacturers” into existing Florida regulations was not requested and therefore not held.  …

  The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (“PCI”) and the Florida Chamber jointly published results of a poll in which 800 registered Florida voters were asked for their views on Florida property insurance, political and voting-related issues.  The poll was conducted by Public Strategies, …