Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Energy, insurance, budget laws effective Tuesday

Jun 30, 2008

The Tampa Tribune–June 30, 2008 By BILL KACZOR Associated Press Writer TALLAHASSSEE, Fla. (AP) — Power companies in Florida face limits on greenhouse gases and hurricane premiums charged by a state-backed insurer will be frozen for another year under dozens …

Florida Chief Financial Officer Appoints Deputy

Jun 30, 2008

Insurance Journal–June 30, 2008 Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink named Tammy Teston as deputy chief financial officer for the state’s Department of Financial Services. A former banker and businesswoman, Teston most recently served as the senior vice president and …

NIA Acquires Fla. Agency

Jun 30, 2008

National Underwriter–June 27, 2008 Paramus, N.J.-based insurance broker The NIA Group, LLC, said it has acquired the insurance agency Taylor Financial based in Jacksonville, Fla. Terms of the deal were not released. NIA said Taylor Financial specializes in providing employee …

Palm Beach Capital Acquires Florida-based Workers’ Comp Provider

Jun 30, 2008

Insurance Journal–June 30, 2008 Palm Beach Capital of West Palm Beach, Florida, acquired SUNZ Group LLC, a workers’ compensation solutions provider. SUNZ, based in St. Petersburg, Florida and founded in 2005, provides workers’ compensation solutions primarily for professional employer organizations …

Chance to get free storm inspections dwindling

Jun 30, 2008

Program only will serve about 18,000 more homeowners statewide Adam ZiglarPensacola News Journal–June 30, 2008 Tom and Linda Sherry’s home already has survived hurricanes Ivan and Dennis, but the Marcus Point Boulevard residents still intend to take advantage of free …

PCI Issues Insurers for Action Alert on July 8 NAIC Meeting

Jun 30, 2008

  The Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America (“PCI”) has issued an Insurers for Action Alert regarding a proposal scheduled to be heard at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Executive Committee/Plenary meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, June 30

Jun 30, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Energy, insurance, budget laws effective Tuesday Power companies in Florida face limits on greenhouse gases and hurricane premiums charged by a state-backed insurer will be frozen for another …

NCOIL Summer Meeting Preview: July 10-13

Jun 30, 2008

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (“NCOIL”) will hold its Summer Meeting from July 10-13, 2008 in New York City.  The following NCOIL Committees are scheduled to meet: Subcommittee on Natural Disaster Insurance Legislation Financial Services and Investment Products Committee …

PCI Issues Insurers for Action Alert on July 8 NAIC Meeting

Jun 30, 2008

  The Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America (“PCI”) has issued an Insurers for Action Alert regarding a proposal scheduled to be heard at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Executive Committee/Plenary meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. …

Insurance-Related Meetings: Month of July

Jun 30, 2008

  Insurance-Related Meetings for the Month of July   Week of June 30-July 4   Tuesday, July 1 The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Hearing regarding proposed revisions to …