Category: Florida News

A.M. Best Column: Aristotle Was Right

Aug 3, 2010

The following article appeared in the August 2010 edition of Best’s Review: By Scott Spencer August 2010   When it comes to rebuilding or repairing a home after it has been damaged, the whole is more than the sum of …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, August 3

Aug 3, 2010

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   A.M. Best Downgrades Deteriorating State Farm Florida The financial strength rating of State Farm Florida has been downgraded by A.M. Best Co. several days before the insurer begins non-renewing …

Webcast Live August 4: PIP Insurance Roundtable Includes State Representative Bryan Nelson, Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner Belinda Miller, Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw

Aug 3, 2010

  State Representative Bryan Nelson and Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner Belinda Miller will be among those participating in a roundtable discussion on Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) insurance-related issues scheduled for tomorrow, August 4, 2010.  Hosted by Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean …

Annual Insurer Report Card Rulemaking to Resume September 8, 2010

Aug 2, 2010

  The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has scheduled a September 8, 2010 hearing to resume the rulemaking process on the following proposed new rules relating to the adoption of an Annual Report Card for authorized residential property insurers: 69M-236.001                                                             …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, August 2

Aug 2, 2010

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Connecticut Supreme Court Sides with Florida’s Brown and Brown in Disclosure Case The Connecticut Supreme Court has limited state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal’s ability to subpoena confidential business …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, July 30

Jul 30, 2010

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Regulators Recover $11 Million for Insurance Policyholders The Florida Department of Financial Services says it has helped recover more than $11.1 million for Florida’s insurance consumers in …

PCI’s William Stander Testifies at Florida Rule Workshop on Adjuster Ethics, Licensure: Dispatch, Diligence Provisions of Ethics Code Should Apply to Public Adjusters Only

Jul 30, 2010

  The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Insurance Agents and Agency Services held a Rule Development Workshop today, July 30, 2010, on the following proposed Rules relating to adjusters: 69B-220.001: Pre-Qualification and Licensure of Emergency Adjusters 69B-220.051: …

Florida Insurance Calendar: August 2 – 6

Jul 30, 2010

Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida regulatory events for the week of August 2-6, 2010: All times are Eastern Time.  Additional information is available via hyperlink were noted in bold type.        FLORIDA INSURANCE REGULATORY EVENTS      Tuesday, August 3 …