Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Miami-Herald–Posted on Mon, Feb. 11, 2008 The Florida Senate committee hearings on property insurance may have uncovered more questions than answers last week. Lawmakers still are searching for ways to stabilize insurance rates for Florida homeowners. More hearings may come …

Premiums continue to rise despite last year’s reforms By JIM ASH news-press.com–February 09, 2008 TALLAHASSEE — Florida has gambled long enough and needs to reel in risky insurance reforms that threaten homeowners with billions in extra charges, a top aide …

Lawmakers, worried about the cost of a monster storm, are rethinking backup coverage. Orlando Sentinel— Feb. 9, 2008 TALLAHASSEE–One year after passing radical property insurance changes to lower homeowners’ premiums, legislators are increasingly worried the overhaul could cost the state …

South Florida Sun-Sentinel— Feb. 10, 2008 For Florida homeowners expecting deep-reaching insurance relief, the last year of political bickering between state policy makers and insurance companies has been more sizzle than substance. But this spring, the tough talk appears to …

Tallahassee.com–Feb 11, 2008 When Republicans and Democrats approved a plan last year to dramatically expand Florida’s hurricane catastrophe fund, increasing taxpayers’ exposure to risk in the process, the idea was that the compromise was worth it. The trade-off, the thinking …

  The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Audit Committee has canceled its February 12, 2008 meeting. To view the notice previously issued, click here. No additional meetings have been scheduled at this time.   Should you have any questions or …

FEDC Legislative ReportWeek of February 4-8Interim Committees for 2008 As we head into the last month before the 2008 Annual Florida Legislative Session begins, the pace is beginning to pick up here in Tallahassee. We continue to see more bills being …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Sink, Rubio forge insurance alliance When Republicans and Democrats approved a plan last year to dramatically expand Florida’s hurricane catastrophe fund, increasing taxpayers’ exposure to risk in the …

On Friday, February 8, 2008, the House Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council (“Council”) held a meeting to discuss the My Safe Florida Home Program(“MSFHP”). To view the complete meeting packet, click here. During the meeting, the Council heard from Tamie Torres, …

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has announced the following staff changes: Rebecca McCarley has been appointed deputy chief of staff Chris Bailey has been promoted to acting director of governmental relations Monte Stevens has been appointed acting cabinet …