Category: Florida News

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, June 11

Jun 11, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Floridians losing freedom of choice Florida has a bigger problem than State Farm withdrawing from the property insurance market.   Blog: Black caucus urges Crist to sign ‘consumer choice’ …

FWCJUA Board of Governors Meeting June 9: Recap

Jun 11, 2009

The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Board of Governors (“Board”) met via teleconference on June 9, 2009.  Below is a recap of the issues discussed and actions taken.  The Board: Agreed to adopt the minutes of the May …

Realpoint seeks to disarm S&P CMBS rating blows

Jun 11, 2009

Published Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:04pm EDT By Al Yoon NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) – U.S. credit rating company Realpoint on Thursday said insurers may soon be allowed to use its commercial mortgage bond ratings and preserve capital if …

FHCF Ninth Annual Participating Insurers Workshop

Jun 11, 2009

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) will hold its Ninth Annual Participating Insurers Workshop on Thursday, June 11, through Friday, June 12, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando. To view the complete meeting agenda, click here. To access the registration …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, June 10

Jun 10, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Editorial: Spike deregulation Crist should veto bill that allows big insurers to skip rate approval process That’s our message to Gov. Charlie Crist, who last week signed into law …

Governor Signs Bill Extending FHCF Reimbursement Coverage

Jun 10, 2009

Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed House Bill 569 into law today, June 10, 2009.  Effective on July 1, 2009, HB 569, relates primarily to financial instruments insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and extends the availability of an additional …

Florida Cabinet Meeting Report: June 9

Jun 10, 2009

The Florida Cabinet met on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, and considered insurance-related matters from state agencies within its purview as part of its regular agenda. To view the complete meeting agenda, click here. Below is a brief description of the …

Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board To Meet on June 11

Jun 10, 2009

The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board (“Board”) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 11, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 301 of the State Senate Office Building, Tallahassee. Chaired by Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty, the Board …

FWCJUA Board of Governors Meeting: June 9

Jun 10, 2009

The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Board of Governors (“Board”) met via teleconference on June 9, 2009. The FWCJUA General Counsel presented an update on House Bill 903, which was signed into law by Florida Governor Charlie Crist …