Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, August 10

Aug 10, 2009

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida insurance companies trying to limit discounts for storm improvements Some Florida insurers are trying to limit the amount of discounts receivable for hurricane shutters and other storm …

Companies target Latino market

Aug 10, 2009

This article was published in the Miami Herald on August 10, 2009, www.miamiherald.com By BEATRICE E. GARCIA bgarcia@MiamiHerald.com Halfway through Univision’s top-rated variety show, Sbado Gigante, host Don Francisco yells out: ”Vamos a cantarle a State Farm! Msica, maestro!” — …

Governor Crist Promotes Energy-efficient Appliance Rebate Program

Aug 10, 2009

The Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued the following information on August 6, 2009 regarding the Governor’s promotion of the recently announced, federally-funded Energy-efficient Appliance Rebate Program:   Governor Crist Promotes Energy-efficient Appliance Rebate Program ~ Tours Tallahassee-based Danfoss Turbocor, …

Public Rate Hearing Scheduled for Citizens Requested Increases

Aug 10, 2009

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has scheduled an August 25, 2009 public rate hearing on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s requested rate increases for its Florida homeowners, dwelling fire, and commercial property residential multi-peril programs. The requested increases are not …

CALENDAR: Insurance-Related Meetings: August 10-14

Aug 10, 2009

    Monday, August 10   NAIC Valuation Method Principles-Based Reserve Reinsurance Subgroup Meeting–CANCELED The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Valuation Method Principles-Based Reserve Reinsurance Subgroup of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force meeting scheduled to be held …

Smooth sailing with insurance

Aug 10, 2009

Miami Herald, 8/9/2009 With the summer season in full swing, the Insurance Information Institute advises recreational boat owners to assess whether they have adequate insurance coverage before hitting the high seas. Standard boat policies typically cover damages resulting from a …

State may gut discounts for shutters

Aug 10, 2009

Miami Herald, 8/9/2009 Kurt Bressner spent more than $16,000 installing storm shutters, a reinforced garage door and an impact-resistant front door on his Boynton Beach home. In return, he got more than peace of mind. Effective this year, he got …