Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, Oct. 12

Oct 12, 2007

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Crist inks PIP bill, but road not clear  TALLAHASSEE — When Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill Thursday to reinstate Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system, he said it would protect …

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering; Card Room Regulations–Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Oct 12, 2007

Notice of Development of Rulemaking DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONDivision of Pari-Mutuel Wagering RULE NO: RULE TITLE61D-11.001: Definitions61D-11.002: Cardroom Games61D-11.003: Card-Play Hands61D-11.004: Dealer Responsibilities61D-11.005: Prohibitions61D-11.006: Inspection of Premises, Records61D-11.007: Cardroom Operator License61D-11.008: Cardroom Business Occupational License61D-11.009: Cardroom Employee Occupational …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, Oct. 11

Oct 11, 2007

Click on a headline to read the complete story: FEMA Shifts, Draws Own Disaster Plans OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is quietly drawing up plans for a handful of disasters: devastating earthquakes beneath San Francisco and …

Meeting Recap: Governor Crist’s Continuing Care Advisory Council

Oct 11, 2007

On October 11, 2007, a representative from this firm attended a meeting of the Governor’s Continuing Care Advisory Council (“Council”).  An Agenda for this Council meeting is included for your review. Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) staff made a …

Meeting Recap: FIGA Board Meets in Tallahassee

Oct 11, 2007

On October 11, 2007, the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, Inc. (“FIGA”) Board of Directors (“Board”) met in Tallahassee, Florida.  Chairman of the Board John Watson called the meeting to order.  The General Counsel read the antitrust statement and the Board …

Judge Rules In Favor Of OIR

Oct 11, 2007

The following press release was just issued by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”): ————————————————————–   -NEWS FROM THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION- For Immediate Release:      Contact:  Ed Domansky or Tom Zutell                       850/ 413-2515                           FLORIDA CIRCUIT …

CFO Sink Comments on Governor Crist’s Signing of No-Fault Bill

Oct 11, 2007

The following press release was just issued by Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink’s (“CFO”) Press Office: ————————————-   Press Release: 10/11/2007 CFO SINK ON GOVERNOR’S SIGNING OF NO-FAULT REFORM LEGISLATION CONTACT:  Tara Klimek (850) 413-2842       TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Charlie …

Meeting Recap – FIGA Finance & Audit Committee

Oct 10, 2007

On October 10, 2007, the Finance and Audit Committee (“Committee”) of the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, Inc. (“FIGA”) met in Tallahassee, Florida to discuss the finance operations, audit operations and items that will be brought before FIGA’s Board of Directors (“Board”) …