Category: Florida News
Jun 5, 2009
~ More than $10.7 million will connect rural hospitals with major medical centers in Florida ~ TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today awarded Opportunity Florida Inc. a Rural Infrastructure Fund grant totaling $1.12 million in support of a Federal Communications …
Jun 5, 2009
As Gov. Charlie Crist decides whether to sign a bill (HB 1171) that would allow some large property insurance companies to raise rates without state regulatory approval, the measure’s sponsor has written to Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty to make several …
Jun 4, 2009
Floridians might not be as oblivious to hurricane safety as their coastal neighbors after all, a poll unveiled Wednesday indicates. Following the release last week of a Mason Dixon Polling & Research poll showing most coastal U.S. residents are seriously …
Jun 4, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Crist likely to veto insurance bill Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday he likely will reject legislation allowing large national companies to charge whatever rates they wish for property insurance …
Jun 4, 2009
On Thursday, June 4, 2009, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) issued an Order stating its intent to suspend or revoke the Certificate of Authority for Liberty National Life Insurance Company (“Liberty National”) to sell life and health insurance …
Jun 4, 2009
Two charts detailing changes to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) as a result of successful 2009 property insurance legislation were distributed during the June 2 Citizens Actuarial and Underwriting Committee meeting. To view the documents, click on the hyperlinks below. …
Jun 4, 2009
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Actuarial and Underwriting Committee (“Committee”) met on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. To view the complete meeting agenda, click here. Committee Chairman Earl Horton called the meeting to order, with Committee members Tom Lynch, Amy Padgett, …
Jun 4, 2009
The Florida Title Insurance Study Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, June 4, starting at 9:30 a.m., Room 110 of the Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee. The Council will undertake a comprehensive examination of Florida’s title insurance system and …
Jun 3, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Citizens Property prepares for higher premiums in Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state-backed property insurer, says it needs to boost rates for homes, condos and businesses by a …
Jun 3, 2009
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) issued a Final Order today, June 3, approving a rollback in workers’ compensation insurance rates. The action restores the 18.6 percent rate decrease that took effect on January 1, 2009, with a projected …