Category: Insurance Regulatory News
Jul 2, 2008
A $10 million grant will allow researchers at FIU to develop products to help homes withstand hurricanes. BY EVAN S. BENNMiami Herald–July 02, 2008 Florida International University’s Wall of Wind is set up during this 2006 demonstration. With the $10 …
Jul 2, 2008
South Florida Sun-Sentinel–July 1, 2008 BY JOE KOLLIN Gov. Charlie Crist’s veto of a bill to overhaul homeowner associations was hailed on Tuesday by those who wanted even greater accountability from boards. "We’re happy because this opens the door for …
Jul 2, 2008
Treasure Coast Palm–July 2, 2008 By BY JULIE PATEL Sun-Sentinel When Ron Wise learned Nationwide Insurance dropped the coverage on his Palm Beach Gardens home this year, he figured he’d be lucky to find another insurer. Not only did he …
Jul 2, 2008
Insurance Business Review–2nd July 2008 By Staff Writer Brown & Brown, a provider of insurance and reinsurance products and services, has announced the asset acquisition of Taylor Benefit Services and Neonatal Consultation Services by its subsidiary. Taylor Benefit Services provides …
Jul 2, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Property insurance rates could rise 2.5% Florida consumers may get hit with a 2.5 percent hike in their property insurance bills, thanks to a state plan to shore …
Jul 2, 2008
A special meeting of the Florida State Board of Administration (“SBA”) and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Financing Corporation was held this morning, July 2, 2008, to discuss the purchase of financial products for the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”). …
Jul 2, 2008
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Hearing regarding the following Rules: 69O-157.301: Rate Increase Standards 69O-157.302: Facility-Only Rates 69O-157.303: Home Health Care-Only Rates 69O-157.304: Comprehensive-Only Rates Date: Wednesday, July …
Jul 1, 2008
On Tuesday, July 1, 2008, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIRâ€) scheduled a public hearing on proposed Rule 69O-149.003(2)(b)4.a. relating to Medicare Supplement Rate Collection. The hearing notice and complete text of the Rule can be viewed by clicking …
Jul 1, 2008
 A special meeting of the Florida State Board of Administration (“SBA”) and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Financing Corporation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. SBA Agenda: 1. Request approval for the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe …
Jul 1, 2008
FLOIR Press Release–July 01, 2008 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty affirmed the ruling of administrative law judge Susan B. Harrell regarding the rate filing challenge between the Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) and Florida Farm Bureau (Farm Bureau). …