Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, April 2

Apr 2, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Democrat: Gov. Crist declares state of emergency as storms approach The pelting rain Tuesday night and Wednesday morning prompted Big Bend residents – not to mention city and county …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, April 1

Apr 1, 2009

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   State House Passes Controversial Workers’ Comp Bill A bill that would trump a Florida Supreme Court ruling and restore a cap on attorneys’ fees in workers’ compensation …

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Kidcare bills languishing

Mar 31, 2009

Advocates for uninsured children are urging lawmakers to hear a bill to streamline enrollment procedures for KidCare, the state’s subsidized health insurance program for children, reminding them that it would bring in extra federal money they do. The advocacy group …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, March 31

Mar 31, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Republican state legislators’ plan would hike homeowner insurance rates 23% on coast Coastal homeowners could see their insurance rates jump 23 percent and state workers would prop up the …

Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board Meeting Report: March 27

Mar 31, 2009

The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board (“Board”) met via teleconference on Friday, March 27, 2009.   Chairman’s Report Board Chairman and Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty opened with a brief discussion of the Cover Florida Health Care Access Program (“Program”), …

FIGA Annual Board of Directors Meeting

Mar 31, 2009

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