Category: Florida News
May 13, 2009
Update: The proposed Rule draft of 69O-142.015: Standardized Requirements Applicable to Insurers After Hurricanes or Natural Disasters is attached for your review, in addition to the referenced form OIR-DO-1681. The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation …
May 13, 2009
Above: Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink announces bid to become Florida’s first female Governor Today, May 13, 2009, Florida Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) Alex Sink announced her candidacy to become Florida’s first female Governor. CFO Sink is the …
May 12, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Above: Florida Governor Charlie Crist began his bid for a Senate Seat at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. Credit: Mark Wallheiser/Reuters Governor Crist Appoints Interim Emergency Managers Governor Charlie …
May 12, 2009
On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Advisory Council (“Council”) met in Tallahassee, Florida. The Council considered, discussed and approved three agenda items: the May 2009 FHCF bonding estimates, filing the FHCF premium formula Rule, and …
May 12, 2009
After reviewing revisions to National Association of Insurance Commissioners model regulations, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) is recommending changes to reserve rules in the Florida Administrative Code. The proposed change adds Rule 69O-164.040: Determining Reserve Liabilities for Preneed …
May 12, 2009
On Monday, May 11, 2009, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Actuarial and Underwriting Committee (“Committee”) held a meeting to discuss proposed changes to disputed claims policy forms and commercial and personal residential multi-peril policies, as well as receive updates on …
May 12, 2009
Above: Florida Governor Charlie Crist, 52, Confirms Bid for U.S. Senate Seat On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist confirmed that he will run for the seat to be vacated by retiring U.S. Senator Mel Martinez. A …
May 11, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: New insurance legislation would raise rates With the official start of the 2009 hurricane season only three weeks away, Florida property owners can anticipate higher homeowners insurance rates. Key …
May 11, 2009
From left, Florida House Sergeant at Arms Earnest Sumner and Senate Sergeant at Arms Donald Severance drop their handkerchiefs during the traditional Sine Die closing ceremony on the fourth floor rotunda of the Capitol, Friday, May 8. After extending …
May 11, 2009
Monday, May 11 Citizens Actuarial and Underwriting Committee Meeting Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Actuarial and Underwriting Committee met via teleconference on Monday, May 11, starting at 9:00 a.m. Items on the agenda include: 2010 rate filings …