Category: Florida News

Lakeland Ledger–November 19, 2008 The recent article titled “If ‘Opt Out’ Letter Arrives, Do Homework” [Nov. 8, page C8], concerning the removal of policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation does a disservice to consumers by not accurately informing them of …

Daytona News Journal–November 19, 2008 Staff and Wire Report From the Gulf Coast to Ohio, the only thing louder than the howling winds from hurricanes this year were the complaints about how long it took to get the lights back …

Hollywood could join a growing list of South Florida cities using cameras to crack down on red-light runners. BY BREANNE GILPATRICK Miami Herald–November 19, 2008 While Big Brother privacy concerns have stalled statewide laws sanctioning traffic-light cameras, Broward’s third-largest city …

Claims Journal–November 19, 2008 With the fall festival season in full swing, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is drawing attention to all safety rules and regulations posted at carnivals and fairs. Statistics show that patron error …

Florida Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) Alex Sink issued a memorandum to resident life insurance agents detailing continuing education requirement changes regarding suitability of annuity sales to senior citizens. CFO Sink’s memorandum is reprinted below and attached for your review.   …

Florida House of Representatives Speaker Ray Sansom (R-Destin) announced the following Council and Committee Staff appointments on November 18, 2008: Office of the Speaker Pro Tempore – George Levesque, Staff Director and Special Counsel Office of the Majority Leader – …

The Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration held a Rule workshop on November 18, 2008 to discuss proposed changes to Rule 59G-6.010:  Payment Methodology for Nursing Home Services.  The purpose of the proposed Rule is to incorporate changes to the Florida …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   SCOTT WALLACE:  Citizens Insurance Policyholders May Stay, Even With Outside Offer The recent article titled “If ‘Opt Out’ Letter Arrives, Do Homework” [Nov. 8, page C8], concerning the …

On Tuesday, November 18, 2008, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a public Rule Development Workshop on Proposed Rule 690-175.008 entitled “Unfair Discrimination in Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rates – Based on History of Accidents.”  To view …

Deputy Florida Insurance Commissioner Mary Beth Senkewicz has announced the cancellation of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Compact Workgroup meeting that was scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.  The next Workgroup meeting …