Category: Insurance Regulatory News
Oct 27, 2008
Insurance-Related Meetings: Week of October 27-31, 2008 Monday, October 27 OIR Rule Hearing The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”), has issued a Notice of Development of Rulemaking regarding the following Rules: 69O-125.005: Use of Credit …
Oct 24, 2008
Amendment 3 would give property tax breaks for renewable energy investments. by Mark Szakonyi Mark Freerks South Florida Business Journal–October 24, 2008 With dozens of local races and a presidential election at a critical time for the economy, it’s easy …
Oct 24, 2008
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued further comments today, October 24, 2008, from Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty on yesterday’s Florida Supreme Court decision regarding attorneys’ fees in workers’ compensation cases. McCarty said: “Florida employers have realized a tremendous savings …
Oct 24, 2008
On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Information Systems Advisory Committee (“Committee”) held a meeting to receive updates. To view the complete agenda, click here. The inaugural Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman William Corry, …
Oct 24, 2008
On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Market Accountability Advisory Committee (“Committee”) held a meeting to receive updates on the Operations and Underwriting Departments, Mission Review Task Force, and Policyholder Forums. To view the complete agenda, click …
Oct 24, 2008
On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Finance and Investment Committee (“Committee”) held a meeting to receive updates from Citizens’ investment company Raymond James and an overview of Citizens’ investment portfolio. To view the meeting agenda, click …
Oct 24, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Note: The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has created a new, weekly feature entitled “Decision 2008,” which is designed to provide news and information about key political races that …
Oct 23, 2008
South Florida Business Journal–October 23, 2008 The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that claimant attorneys are entitled to “reasonable” fees in workers’ compensation insurance cases. The high court’s decision in Emma Murray v. Mariner Health could result in higher …
Oct 23, 2008
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 23, 2008) ‐ Florida Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Government Affairs David Daniel issued the following statement on the Florida Supreme Court ruling in Murray v. Mariners Health: After reviewing today’s Florida Supreme Court decision in …
Oct 23, 2008
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation–October 23, 2008 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — “The Office of Insurance Regulation is reviewing the court’s decision to determine its potential impact on the workers’ compensation system as a whole and on future workers’ compensation insurance …