May 28, 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 …
May 28, 2009
A scheduled Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Consumer Services hearing on proposed Rule 69J-166.002: Mediation of Commercial Residential Property Insurance Claims was not held on Wednesday, May 27, because no public requests for a hearing had been …
May 27, 2009
House Bill 1495, the 2009 Florida legislative property insurance package and HB 741 relating to insurance premium financing were among 40 bills signed into law today, May 27, 2009, by Florida Governor Charlie Crist. HB 1495, among other provisions, reduces the …
May 27, 2009
By KATHLEEN HAUGHNEY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 27, 2009… A Leon County grand jury tacked on perjury to the list of charges against former House Speaker Ray Sansom and former Northwest Florida State College President …
May 27, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida ‘Consumer Choice’ Bill Angers Consumer Groups A Florida bill that would allow some insurers to charge rates above those approved by the Office of Insurance Regulation provided they …
May 27, 2009
On May 27, 2009, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a Rule Development Workshop on the following proposed Rules: 69O-149.003: Rate Filing Procedures 69O-149.005: Reasonableness of Benefits in Relation to Premiums 69O-149.007: Annual Rate Certification (ARC) Filing Procedures …
May 27, 2009
By KATHLEEN HAUGHNEYTHE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 27, 2009… A Leon County grand jury tacked on perjury to the list of charges against former House Speaker Ray Sansom and former Northwest Florida State College President Bob …
May 27, 2009
The Florida Cabinet met today, May 27, 2009, and considered several items related to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”). To view the complete meeting agenda, click here. Florida State Board of Administration (“SBA”) Executive Director Ash Williams presented the …
May 27, 2009
Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the 2009-2010 State Budget into law today, May 27, at a ceremony in Tallahassee. Governor Crist made two changes in the $66.5 billion budget passed by the Legislature, reversing the two-percent cuts in state workers’ …
May 27, 2009
New Treasury Unit Would Provide Expertise on Insurance Policy at a Federal Level WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee, announced on May 22, 2009 …