Category: Florida News
Feb 20, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA–February 20, 2009 A measure that would repeal the requirement that lawyers fees in workers compensation cases be “reasonable,” and instead restore a legislatively-set attorney fee schedule was filed this week in the House by Rep. …
Feb 20, 2009
The news below regarding Encompass Insurance’s withdrawal of its property insurance coverage from the State of Florida was posted to Jacksonville.com today, February 20, 2009. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Colodny Fass. …
Feb 20, 2009
The Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued the press release below today, February 20, 2009, which outlines his proposed $66.5-billion 2009-2010 Budget and a number of legislative priorities for the upcoming 2009 Legislative Session. The budget proposal includes recommendations …
Feb 20, 2009
On Wednesday February 18, 2009 the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a public hearing on the use of credit reports by insurers in determining rates/premiums, and, more specifically, whether the use of this information leads to discriminatory pricing …
Feb 20, 2009
On Wednesday, February 18, 2009, the Board of Employee Leasing Companies (“Board”) held a meeting to consider employee leasing company applications and controlling person relinquishments. The Board adopted a Waiver of Rights for Rene M. Valverde. During discussion, Board members …
Feb 19, 2009
South Florida Sun-Sentinel–February 19, 2009 By Julie Patel Florida insurance officials want to effectively ban insurers from using credit scores to set residential and automobile insurance rates. The state Office of Insurance Regulation discussed the proposal this week with insurers …
Feb 19, 2009
Sarasota Herald Tribune–February 19, 2009 By KEVIN L. MCQUAID A pair of Southwest Florida lawmakers have teamed with the state’s chief financial officer to introduce legislation aimed at tightening controls on the sale of annuities to seniors. The bills by …
Feb 19, 2009
Tallahassee Democrat–February 19, 2009 By Bill CotterellFlorida Capital Bureau Political Editor Two legislators Wednesday called for uniform statewide rules to protect construction workers at job sites using large cranes. State Rep. Greg Evers, R-Baker, and Sen. Thad Altman, R-Melbourne, were …
Feb 19, 2009
Miami Herald–February 19, 2009 The state-run Citizens Property Insurance ended 2008 with $3.1 billion in the bank, an 18 percent gain over the past year. The insurer has $7.2 billion available to pay claims, including debt issued to raise cash …
Feb 19, 2009
A.M. Best–February 18, 2009 by Chad Hemenway In a letter to Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, State Farm Florida’s president said the company is working on a plan that would allow its agents to find replacement coverage with “keep-out” …