Category: Florida News
Mar 25, 2010
The Miami Herald published this article on March 25, 2010 By BILL KACZOR Associated Press Writer TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After a sharp Senate debate Wednesday, a bill is headed to Gov. Charlie Crist’s desk that would revive and modify a …
Mar 24, 2010
Above: Matt Gaetz won the Republican primary in yesterday’s Special Election to fill the Florida House of Representatives District 4 seat left vacant by Ray Sansom. To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Blog: …
Mar 24, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA published this article on March 24, 2010. The House took up SB 1460 which makes a number of changes to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. The bill changes the CAT fund contract year and sets …
Mar 24, 2010
This article appeared in the St. Petersburg Times on March 24, 2010. By John Frank, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau In Print: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 TALLAHASSEE – Facing increasing criticism, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty assured state leaders Tuesday he is …
Mar 23, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Lauderdale Lakes-based 21st Century plans to buy Tampa-based HomeWise Insurance 21st Century Holding Co. has signed an agreement in principle to acquire HomeWise Insurance Co and HomeWise …
Mar 23, 2010
The Miami Herald published this article on March 23, 2010. By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press Writer School districts have imposed all sorts of drastic cuts to save money during the down economy, canceling field trips and making parents pay …
Mar 22, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Blog: Florida Cabinet Deals with Property Insurance and Legoland Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet will meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the Cabinet meeting …
Mar 22, 2010
The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Board of Governors (“Board”) met on March 18, 2010, during which it reviewed reports from various Citizens committees and acted upon their recommendations. To view the agenda and complete meeting documentation, click here. …
Mar 22, 2010
Published on March 21, 2010 Despite four years without a South Florida hurricane, insurance companies say they can’t turn a profit. On the table: rate deregulation. BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA bgarcia@MiamiHerald.com After four hurricane-free years in South Florida, insurance companies …
Mar 19, 2010
Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida legislative and regulatory events for the week of March 22-26, 2010: Note: All times are Eastern Standard Time. Additional information is available via hyperlink were noted in bold type. FLORIDA INSURANCE …