Category: Florida News

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Kidcare bills languishing

Mar 31, 2009

Advocates for uninsured children are urging lawmakers to hear a bill to streamline enrollment procedures for KidCare, the state’s subsidized health insurance program for children, reminding them that it would bring in extra federal money they do. The advocacy group …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, March 31

Mar 31, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Republican state legislators’ plan would hike homeowner insurance rates 23% on coast Coastal homeowners could see their insurance rates jump 23 percent and state workers would prop up the …

Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board Meeting Report: March 27

Mar 31, 2009

The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board (“Board”) met via teleconference on Friday, March 27, 2009.   Chairman’s Report Board Chairman and Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty opened with a brief discussion of the Cover Florida Health Care Access Program (“Program”), …

FIGA Annual Board of Directors Meeting

Mar 31, 2009

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Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, March 30

Mar 30, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   State Farm gets backing from legislators Shot down in its bid to raise insurance rates earlier this year, State Farm Insurance Co. announced in January it was pulling out …

DFS Solicits Feedback on Adjuster Conduct and Licensing Rules

Mar 30, 2009

The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) has drafted proposed changes to Rule 69B, sections: 220.001, 220.051 and 220.201 of the Florida Administrative Code regarding insurance adjuster conduct and licensing. Copies of the Rules are attached for your review. The …