Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Governor Crist Presented with Surplus Lines Bill

Jun 2, 2009

Florida Governor Charlie Crist was presented with 18 bills on Monday, June 1, 2009, including HB 853 relating to Surplus Lines Insurers, which provides that Chapter 627, F.S. does not apply to surplus lines insurers unless specifically stated.  The Governor …

FCHLPM Meetings

Jun 2, 2009

The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology (“FCHLPM”) has scheduled a two-day meeting on Tuesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Hermitage Conference Room, Room 116, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee. The …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, June 1

Jun 1, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Businesses hail workers’-comp legal fee cap Business interests hailed Gov. Charlie Crist’s signing Friday of a bill that will undo a court ruling and restore caps on fees for …

Guy Carpenter Publishes Briefing on June 1 Florida Renewals

Jun 1, 2009

Guy Carpenter and Company, LLC published a briefing on Monday, June 1, 2009, entitled “Florida Renewal Up 15 Percent, Follows the Global Trend.” The briefing, which may be viewed by clicking here, gives information on Florida’s property catastrophe insurance rates …