Category: Florida News

The Miami Herald published this article on March 17, 2010. By BILL KACZOR Associated Press Writer TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida last year taxed motorists’ wallets. Now, it’s taxing their patience. The Legislature in 2009 dramatically raised a wide range of …

REMINDER:  Insurers seeking limited apportionment company (“LAC”) status for 2010 must petition the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) within the first 90 days of 2010.  Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Companies that had LAC status …

The Miami Herald published this article on March 16, 2010. Tax-cut plans could benefit green builders, rural homeowners and others but could cost local governments. BY CRISTINA SILVA Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers have proposed tax cuts and …

To familiarize insurers and interested third parties with its expectations related to the rating of Florida property insurers, Demotech prepared a discussion document to address selected components of its quarterly and annual review process and criteria.   The document, entitled “Guidance on Financial Stability …

This news release was issues by Senator Mike Bennett’s and Representative Scott Plakon’s offices on March 16, 2010. Tallahassee, FL –State Senator Mike Bennett (R-Bradenton) and State Representative Scott Plakon (R-Longwood) have filed legislation that requires that the Financial Services …

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Regulators fine, warn Clearwater-based insurer A Clearwater-based property insurance company is the latest Florida company to run afoul of Florida insurance regulators. Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty ordered …

The Miami Herald published this article on March 16, 2010. The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Clearwater-based property insurance company is the latest Florida company to run afoul of Florida insurance regulators. Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty ordered Homeowners Choice …

The Miami Herald published this article on March 16, 2010. Florida’s Department of Community Affairs made sweeping changes as the state continues pushing to spend federal housing money. BY CRISTINA SILVA Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE — The state Department of …

Above:  Speaker Larry Cretul (R-Ocala), left, and Speaker pro tempore Ron Reagan (R-Sarasota) man the House rostrum as the 2010 Legislature began its first of 60 days on March 2, 2010.  (House photo by Mark Foley)   With the Senate …

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   How insurers make millions on the side Today, nearly half of Florida’s home insurance is provided by companies whose primary profit comes not from insuring homes but …