FSIGA Board of Directors Meeting

Jun 25, 2009

The Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association (“FSIGA”) Board of Directors will meet via teleconference on Thursday, June 25, starting at 12:30 p.m. The call-in number for this meeting is: 866.866.2214; conference code: 7903005.

Florida Governor Crist Vetoes Open Rating Bill (HB 1171)

Jun 24, 2009

Florida Governor Charlie Crist vetoed House Bill 1171 relating to Residential Property Insurance today, June 24, 2009.  Known as the “Open Rating” bill, HB 1171 would have provided for the deregulation of Florida property insurance rates for certain large insurers. …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, June 24

Jun 24, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Gov. Crist Vetoes ‘State Farm’ Insurance Rate Deregulation Bill Siding with domestic insurers, consumer groups and the state insurance regulator, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist today vetoed a bill …

Florida Cat Fund Posts 2009 Legislative and Regulatory Updates

Jun 24, 2009

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Website has been updated to include information regarding FHCF-related 2009 State legislation and regulations, which are listed below: House Bill 1495 Emergency Rule 19ER09-01 (Reimbursement Contract) Amended Addendum #2 to Reimbursement Contract Addendum #4 …

DFS Rule Hearing

Jun 24, 2009

The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Rule Chapter 69L-5: Rules for Self-Insurers Under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Rule Chapter 69L-5 is being amended to concurrently repeal and …