Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Florida Cabinet Meeting

Apr 29, 2008

The Florida Cabinet will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Governmental entities scheduled to present as part of the agenda include the: Florida …

Rule Hearing: 69O-144.007

Apr 29, 2008

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Hearing for (Rule number: Rule title): 69O-144.007: Credit for Reinsurance From Eligible Reinsurers A Hearing is scheduled to be held at the date, …

Citizens Board of Governors Meeting Report–April 28

Apr 28, 2008

On Monday, April 28, 2008, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) held a Board of Governors (“Board”) meeting to discuss reinsurance for the 2008 hurricane season.  To view the complete agenda, click here. The meeting was called to order by Chairman …

EDITORIAL: Bill would give Citizens a monopoly

Apr 28, 2008

The Keynoter–April 25, 2008 A well-intended Senate bill (SB 2860) contains a provision that would prohibit Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from selling a wind-only policy to new applicants, instead requiring it to sell all perils like fire, theft, liability and …

Keys fight Citizens bill

Apr 28, 2008

State insurer would package all coverageBy Sam Nissen snissen@keynoter.comThe Keynoter–April 26, 2008 Insurance reforms in Tallahassee could add thousands to new homeowners’ yearly bills in the Keys. Legislation that passed the Florida Senate would stop Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from …

BRUCE DOUGLAS: Property-Insurance Legislation

Apr 28, 2008

The Ledger–April 26, 2008 The Florida Senate has shown leadership and vision in crafting consumer-focused property-insurance legislation. Senate Bill 2860, by Sen. Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, contains a number of provisions that benefit all Floridians. The bill significantly reduces …

5 questions with Bruce Douglas

Apr 28, 2008

Miami Herald–April 28, 2008 BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA A wide-ranging insurance bill passed by the state Senate nearly two weeks ago contains substantial changes for the state-run insurer, Citizens Property Insurance. There isn’t much good news for Citizens’ policyholders — …

One week to go and still much to do

Apr 28, 2008

Miami Herald–April 28, 2008 By NANCY DAHLBERG Insurance and property tax problems aren’t in the Legislative limelight like in past years, and other business issues are having a tough time getting Tallahassee’s attention at all. Still, some important work has …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, April 28

Apr 28, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   One week to go and still much to do Insurance and property tax problems aren’t in the Legislative limelight like in past years, and other business issues are …