Sep 28, 2009
The Miami Herald published this article on September 28, 2009 By CAIN BURDEAU Associated Press Writer Lawyers representing homeowners and homebuilders who used drywall suspected of causing corrosion and possible health risks say they expect Chinese companies that made the …
Sep 28, 2009
The Miami Herald published this article on September 28, 2009 BY ELI LEHRER and JOHN HALLMAN ELehrer@cei.org As hurricane-ridden September passes by, much of the news in Florida appears good: Hurricanes, so far, have stayed away from U.S. coastlines, the …
Sep 25, 2009
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Rating Agency Working Group held a public hearing on Thursday, September 24, 2009 entitled “The Role of Rating Agencies in State Insurance Regulation,” during which the following topics were discussed: The use of …
Sep 25, 2009
Today, September 25, 2009, Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (D-PA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises circulated a discussion draft of legislation that would create the Enhanced Accountability and Transparency in Credit Rating Agencies …
Sep 25, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Fla. seeks input to home inspector rules The state Department of Business and Professional Regulation is seeking input for the July 1, 2010, implementation of licensing and …
Sep 25, 2009
The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee (“Committee”) met via teleconference on September 25, 2009. At the most recent FWCJUA Board (“Board”) of Governors meeting on September 9, the Board had voted to continue holding nine bonds rated less …
Sep 25, 2009
The News Service of Florida published this article on September 25, 2009 By JOHN KENNEDY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA With Miami Mayor Manny Diaz the latest to quash talk of his running for Chief Financial Officer, Florida Democrats may …
Sep 25, 2009
The Miami Herald published this article on September 25, 2009 State House Rules Committee Chairman Bill Galvano Thursday dismissed a complaint filed by Rep. J.C. Planas, R-Miami, earlier this month alleging that House Speaker Larry Cretul broke House rules by …
Sep 25, 2009
The Miami Herald published this story on September 25, 2009 BY CAROLYN BANDEL Bloomberg News Farmers Group plans to lower premiums by charging drivers for coverage by the mile, measuring car usage by iPhone and BlackBerry. The insurer wants to …
Sep 25, 2009
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (“NAIC”) Surplus Lines Task Force met on Wednesday, September 23, during the NAIC Fall 2009 National Meeting. The meeting summary reprinted below has been provided through the courtesy of Bernd G. Heinze, Esq., Executive …