Treasury Provides TARP Funds to Local Banks

Jan 23, 2009

Washington– The U.S. Treasury Department announced details this week of a $1.5 billion investment in 39 banks made through its Capital Purchase Program. Treasury created the Capital Purchase Program, a part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program, to help to …

Citizens Actuarial and Underwriting Committee Meeting Report: January 22

Jan 23, 2009

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Actuarial and Underwriting Committee (“Committee”) held a meeting on January 22, 2009 during which the following issues were discussed.  To view the meeting agenda, click here.   Revised Animal Liability Exclusion Citizens’ 2010 product filing …

Rate hike being recommended for Florida insurer

Jan 22, 2009

Tallahassee Democrat–January 22, 2009 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A task force is recommending that Citizens Property Insurance be allowed to end a three-year rate freeze and start aggressively hiking homeowner rates. The task force voted earlier this month to recommend …

‘Ronshay’ act targets drowsy driving

Jan 22, 2009

Tallahassee Democrat–January 22, 2009 By TaMaryn Waters DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER A new state bill has been proposed with the hopes of bringing more awareness about the dangers of driving while fatigued. In addition, two more civil lawsuits have been filed …