Category: Florida News

My Safe Florida Home Rule Hearing

Jul 16, 2008

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services has issued Notice(s) of Proposed Rule Hearing regarding the following My Safe Florida Home Program ("MSFH") Rules: 69J-7.006: Grants Directly from the Department to Homeowners 69J-7.007: Grants-Medical Condition Exception Date:  …

New property insurers lead to lower rates

Jul 15, 2008

Firms picking up business shed by larger competitors. by Chuck Wanager Staff WriterOrlando Business Journal–Friday, July 11, 2008 At least 14 new Florida-based property insurers doing business in metro Orlando are offering something rare in today’s economy: lower prices. That’s …

Uninsured receive VIP treatment in health-care pact

Jul 15, 2008

Palm Beach Post–July 15, 2008 By PHIL GALEWITZ Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Patricia Bittiker has been able to obtain medical coverage recently through a concierge medical practice. She is standing in front of her mobile home in West Palm …

For disabled, wait for benefits hurts

Jul 15, 2008

St. Petersburg Times–July 14, 2008 By Waveney Ann Moore, Times Staff Writer When diabetes made it impossible for Shelly Burke to continue working, she applied for Social Security Disability benefits. It would take eight years before she saw a penny. …

FHCF Releases Preliminary Official Series 2008A Bond Statement

Jul 15, 2008

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) has released its preliminary official Revenue Bond Series 2008A statement.  The $625 million in 2008A bonds are being issued to provide the FHCF with funds to repay participating insurers for covered losses incurred during …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, July 15

Jul 15, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   New property insurers lead to lower rates Firms picking up business shed by larger competitors. At least 14 new Florida-based property insurers doing business in metro Orlando are …