Category: Florida News
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: …
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 …
Jul 15, 2008
Office of the Governor–July 15, 2008 GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE LONDON – Governor Charlie Crist today met with Lord Levene, the chairman of Lloyd’s of London to discuss reinsurance issues in Florida, as well as Lloyd’s climate change initiatives. The meeting …
Jul 15, 2008
Naples Daily News–July 14, 2008 By NAPLES DAILY NEWS STAFF U.S. Representatives passed legislation Monday, correcting a federal mapping error that has prevented Naples Cay residents from participating in the Federal Flood Insurance Program. The Senate must now approve the …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Jul 15, 2008
Florida Governor Charlie Crist, along with Florida House of Representatives Speaker Designate Ray Sansom and Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty met today, July 15, 2008, with Lloyd’s of London to discuss Florida reinsurance issues and Lloyd’s climate change initiatives. The …
Jul 15, 2008
A woman who lied to adopt 11 disabled children whom authorities say she abused while she raked in more than $1 million in subsidies was sentenced Tuesday to nearly 11 years in prison.