Jul 1, 2009
The next Florida Property Casualty Association (“FPCA”) Homeowners Division meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21, from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. in the Colodny Fass Fort Lauderdale Office. The agenda includes a political and fundraising update and a …
Jul 1, 2009
The United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee will hold a field hearing in West Palm Beach on Thursday, July 2, 2009, entitled “The Homeowners’ Insurance Crisis: Solutions for Homeowners, Communities, and Taxpayers.” The witnesses will include U.S. Representative …
Jul 1, 2009
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Life Risk-Based Capital Working Group will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, July 1, starting at 2:00 p.m. (EST). The registration call-in number is: 412.317.6715.
Jun 30, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Editorial: Republicans in the Legislature failed Florida’s schools There is one very simple reason why 400 teachers are losing their jobs in Broward County –Republican legislative leaders have callously refused …
Jun 30, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Editorial: Hurricane Charlie The Republican Barney Frank. Florida Governor Charlie Crist is running for the U.S. Senate next year, and we wonder if one reason is that he doesn’t want …
Jun 29, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Citizens debates new insurance rates When Florida lawmakers approved a major insurance bill this spring, a key part of the debate focused on 10 percent rate increases for customers …
Jun 29, 2009
Today, June 29, 2009, the Florida Department of Revenue (“DOR”), Division of Miscellaneous Tax had scheduled a Rule Hearing on Proposed Rule 12B-8.001: Premium Tax; Rate and Computation, however, because a hearing had not been requested, none was held. The …
Jun 29, 2009
Week of June 29 – July 3 Wednesday, July 1 NAIC Life Risk-Based Capital Working Group Meeting The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Life Risk-Based Capital Working Group will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, …
Jun 29, 2009
During the week of June 22, 2009, Florida’s Secretary of State Kurt Browning certified four amendments for the 2010 General Election Ballot. Amendment 1: Repeal of Public Campaign Financing Requirement. Sponsored by the Florida Legislature – Proposes the repeal …
Jun 29, 2009
On Thursday, June 25, 2009, the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”) Board of Directors (“Board”) met via teleconference and discussed the following: Receivers Report A report was given on recent receivership matters. It is anticipated that $30 million in …