Dec 22, 2009
Published today, December 22, 2009, the Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) annual workers’ compensation fraud combat report for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 states that national Coalition Against Insurance Fraud has ranked Florida’s anti-fraud …
Dec 22, 2009
The St. Petersburg Times published this article on December 21, 2009. By Kris Hundley, Times Staff Writer A Georgia software company has sued Citizens Property Insurance Corp. saying it broke the law when it awarded a $60 million contract in late …
Dec 22, 2009
Intercontinental Marine Service Corporation, DBA First Warranty Group of Florida has been ordered into liquidation by the Leon County Circuit Court and its remaining motor vehicle service warranty agreements were cancelled as of 11:59 p.m. on December 18, 2009. For …
Dec 22, 2009
In two separate announcements issued today, December 22, 2009, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) ordered a motor vehicle warranty company, as well as a health insurer and both of their respective affiliates to cease and desist transacting the …
Dec 22, 2009
Please Join Us on Friday, January 22, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as The Florida Bar’s Public Interest Law Section Presents the Inaugural Jane Shaeffer Outstanding Homeless Advocate Award Luncheon and Educational Lecture. The event, which is $50 …
Dec 21, 2009
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a hearing today, December 21, 2009, to further discuss proposed amendments to Rule 69O-170.0155 regarding forms relating to insurance premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation. The amendments would revise Form OIR-B1-1655, entitled “Notice …
Dec 21, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Tornado damages 163 Port Orange homes The tornado that ripped through three Port Orange communities Friday evening happened so fast residents weren’t aware it was happening until …
Dec 21, 2009
The Miami Herald published this letter on December 18, 2009. BY U.S. SENATORS PATRICK LEAHY and SHELDON WHITEHOUSE leahy.senate.gov As the Senate considers historic reforms to healthcare and the health insurance industry, it should repeal the health and medical malpractice insurance industries’ …
Dec 21, 2009
The Miami Herald publised this article on December 19, 2009. The Associated Press A defeat to a bid to put slot machines at Miami International Airport. State regulators rejected the proposal Friday, citing a variety of concerns. The airport was …
Dec 21, 2009
The Miami Herald published this article on December 21, 2009 Florida’s consumers scored a significant victory last week when State Farm dropped its threat to walk away from this market. The company decided instead to continue to write policies under …