Category: Florida News
Jun 15, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Citizens raises roof on policies Thousands of homeowners in Volusia and Flagler counties could lose their wind-only home insurance if their roofs are too old or damaged. Insurance rates …
Jun 15, 2009
The Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued the following press release today, June 15, 2009: ~ House Bill 7141 increases access to Florida ports while maintaining strict security standards already in place ~ FORT LAUDERDALE – Governor Charlie Crist …
Jun 13, 2009
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) held its Ninth Annual Participating Insurers Workshop in Orlando, Florida on June 11 and 12, 2009. The Workshop information and agenda can be viewed by clicking here. An event summary is below: FHCF Chief …
Jun 13, 2009
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will hold its Summer 2009 National Meeting on Saturday, June 13, through Tuesday, June 16, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis. To view the meeting preview, click here. PLEASE NOTE: The Suitability of …
Jun 12, 2009
The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Agent and Agency Services issued a notice providing instructions for insurance agency license renewals. Florida Law requires all licensed insurance agencies to renew their license every three years. Agency licenses must …
Jun 12, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Gov. Crist Signs Florida Surplus Lines Regulation Bill Legislation intended to clarify the regulation of the surplus lines insurance industry in Florida has been signed into law by Gov. …
Jun 12, 2009
The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board (“FHIAB/Board”) held a public meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2009, in Tallahassee. Chaired by Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty, the Board discussed the search and selection of a permanent executive director, final 2008 assessment …
Jun 12, 2009
Enterprise Florida and Workforce Florida announced creation of a statewide council to strengthen the science, technology, engineering and math (“STEM”) skills of Florida’s students as a way to address the increasing demand for jobs requiring strong foundations in these areas. …
Jun 12, 2009
Saturday, June 13 through Tuesday, June 16 NAIC Summer 2009 National Meeting The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will hold its Summer 2009 National Meeting on Saturday, June 13, through Tuesday, June 16, at the Minneapolis …
Jun 12, 2009
Katie Scott Webb was quoted in the article “Citizens Property Insurance Corp. raises rates to align with market”