Category: Insurance Regulatory News
Aug 31, 2009
BY JAMES M. LOY ProtectingAmerica.org Aug. 31, 2009 — America has come a long way in improving our preparedness and response system since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast four years ago, but the job is not done and the …
Aug 31, 2009
Q&A with: Bo Becker Published: August 31, 2009 Author: Martha Lagace Executive Summary: Competition usually creates better products and services. But when competition increased among credit rating agencies, the result was less accurate ratings, according to a study by …
Aug 31, 2009
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) recently issued an informational memorandum detailing 2009 changes to Florida law relating to Medicare supplement insurance as a result of the passage of House Bill 675, also known as the “Alonzo Mourning Access to …
Aug 31, 2009
Citizens Property Insurance Corporations’ (“Citizens”) Finance and Investment Committee (“Committee”) met on Thursday, August 27, 2009 to review Citizens’ investment portfolio. To view the complete meeting agenda, click here. John Forney from Citizens’ financial advisor Raymond James and Associates reviewed …
Aug 31, 2009
The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Consumer Services Committee met on August 27, 2009. The agenda included a legislative briefing and updates on Citizens’ ongoing efforts to improve customer service. Legislative Update A legislative update provided by Citizens’ Director of …
Aug 31, 2009
The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Audit Committee met on August 27, during which Citizens’ Office of Internal Audit (“OIA”) reported that work on its 2009 Audit Plan may conclude during the first quarter of 2010. Additionally, the OIA is …
Aug 28, 2009
The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Producers Committee (“Committee”) met via teleconference on August 24, 2009. The agenda and meeting materials are attached for review. Agency Producer Agreement Authorization Process Modified After consideration of the current Agency Producer …
Aug 28, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Above: Florida Governor Charlie Crist tapped former Chief of Staff George LeMieux (left) today as Mel Martinez’ replacement. Gov. Crist Picks LeMieux for Senate Seat Gov. Charlie Crist …
Aug 28, 2009
By News Service of Florida staff THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Aug. 28, 2009……..When it came time for Gov. Charlie Crist to tap someone for the U.S. Senate post he is seeking to win next year, the governor played it safe and …
Aug 28, 2009
A Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) Rule that implements a portion of Florida law mandating the creation of a property insurance claim resolution procedure as an alternate to “a potentially expensive and time-consuming adversarial appraisal process prior to litigation” …