Category: Florida News

Court Moves Up Allstate Deadline to Comply With Florida

Apr 9, 2008

Spokesman says company is evaluating legal options. By BRENT KALLESTADTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe Ledger–April 9, 2008 TALLAHASSEE | Allstate’s companies doing business in Florida will have to stop writing new policies after April 14 if the insurance giant fails to apply …

Citizens Insurance changes criticized

Apr 9, 2008

Miami Herald–Apr. 09, 2008 BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA A proposal to no longer let the state-run insurer write policies that cover only hurricane damage could lead to higher premiums and less coverage, according to agents around the state. The provision …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, April 9

Apr 9, 2008

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Court urges Allstate to act quickly Both state insurance regulators and Allstate claimed a share of victory with a court order Tuesday in their ongoing political and legal battle. Court …

FWCJUA 2007 Rate Filing Report

Apr 9, 2008

A copy of the 2007 Rate Filing Report as discussed at the April 9, 2008 Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriters Association (“FWCJUA”) Audit Committee meeting is attached for your review.   Should you have any questions or comments, please do …

FWCJUA Audit Committee Report: April 9

Apr 9, 2008

On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, the Florida Workers Compensation Joint Underwriters Association (“FWCJUA”) held an Audit Committee (“Committee) meeting to discuss the 2007 FWCJUA Financial Audit Report, the Audit Committee Charter, and to receive an update on the Private Letter …

Workers’ Comp Case Heard By Florida Supreme Court

Apr 9, 2008

The case of Emma Murray v. Mariner Health/Ace USA was argued this morning, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 before the Florida Supreme Court.  The Petitioner’s case challenges the constitutionality and application of limitations on the award of attorneys’ fees in workers’ compensation …

Florida House Session

Apr 9, 2008

The Florida House will hold Session on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Insurance-Related bills to be discussed include: HB 0267: Relating to False and Fraudulent Insurance Claims by Representative Alan Hays HB …