Nov 26, 2008
The Florida House and Senate have released updated tentative interim planning schedules for the upcoming 2009 Legislative Session, which opens on March 3, 2009. Proposed House Interim Committee Schedule December 15-18–Interim Committee Meetings January 5-8–Interim Committee Meetings January 12-15–Interim …
Nov 26, 2008
Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced the reappointment of nine and appointment of two Judges of Compensation Claims today, November 26, 2008. The following judges were reappointed: Gerardo Castiello of Miami James W. Condry of Orlando Charles M. Hill of Miami …
Nov 25, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Fla. to waive penalties for corporate tax glitch Taxpayer penalties that may result from a glitch in a new corporate tax law will be waived, the state’s revenue …
Nov 25, 2008
On Monday, November 24, 2008, the Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) held a Rates and Forms Committee (“Committee”) meeting. A legislative update was given that focused on the impact of the October 23, 2008 Florida Supreme Court decision …
Nov 25, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State Farm’s Florida unit loses $198-million in nine months State Farm Florida has found another argument to use in its legal battle to hike homeowners insurance rates. …
Nov 25, 2008
The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (“NCOIL”) announced 2008 Annual NCOIL Meeting attendees have committed to investigate whether the use of education and occupation in insurance underwriting is fair, and to hold a special session on the issue during the …
Nov 25, 2008
Future of the Wholesale Insurance Market Legislative & Regulatory Panel Podcast Now Available Two weeks after the historical presidential and congressional election, and in the wake of the federal government’s bailout of several financial institutions, the AAMGA was privileged …
Nov 25, 2008
REMINDER: The next FPCA Homeowners Division meeting will be held in-person, on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at St. Johns Insurance Company, in Orlando, Florida. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 1:00 p.m. The …
Nov 25, 2008
UPDATE: Please note that the next FPCA Automobile Division meeting start time has been changed to 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in-person, on Monday, December 15, 2008, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Colodny Fass Ft. Lauderdale Office. …
Nov 25, 2008
Passed during Florida’s 2008 Regular Legislative Session, House Bill 601 relating to condominium associations created issues of law regarding condominium insurance. Colodny Fass has received input from Florida Property and Casualty Association members that will address some of these issues …