Category: Florida News

FSLSO Board of Governors Meeting: October 29

Oct 29, 2008

Today, October 29, 2008, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s (“OIR”) general counsel, Steve Parton, told the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) Board of Governors that the OIR was seriously considering issuing an order to clarify confusion surrounding the …

State Farm pleads case for rate hike before judge

Oct 28, 2008

St. Petersburg Times–October 28, 2008 By Jennifer Liberto, Times Staff Writer TALLAHASSEE — State Farm Florida began to plead its case Monday, explaining to a judge why it needs to raise property insurance rates by 47.1 percent, an increase regulators …

6 Fla. counties to receive federal funding

Oct 28, 2008

Sarasota Herald-Tribune–October 27, 2008 The Associated Press MIAMI – President Bush on Monday declared a major disaster area existed in six Florida counties affected by Hurricane Gustav in late August and early September. With the declaration, federal funding was made …

Florida Insurance Commissioner Names Legislative Affairs Director

Oct 28, 2008

Insurance Journal–October 28, 2008 Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty appointed John McBride as legislative affairs director. McBride will report to Chief of Staff Audrey Brown. McBride comes to the Office of Insurance Regulation from his most recent position as chief …

Governor Crist Extends Early Voting Hours

Oct 28, 2008

Ensures maximum number of Floridians can exercise right to vote Governor’s Press Release–October 28, 2008 TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today signed Executive Order 08-217, extending the hours for early voting during the current General Election. Effective immediately, early voting …

Updated OIR/Citizens Depopulation Calendars

Oct 28, 2008

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) have issued the 2009 Assumption Calendars for both personal lines and commercial residential policies.  A copy of each is attached for your review. Click here to view Citizens’ calendars …