NAIC Market Conduct Annual Statement Call Letters Issued

Nov 13, 2008

Call letters recently were sent to those insurance companies that are required to participate in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Market Conduct Annual Statement (“MCAS”), a mandatory filing that collects data on a state-specific, industry-wide basis.  The letters …

Comments Requested: Glitch Fix Proposed for 2008 Condo Bill

Nov 12, 2008

The Florida Association of Independent Agents is preparing proposed legislation to fix a “glitch” created by the passage of House Bill 601 earlier this year.  The proposed changes would clarify portions of the bill relating to condominium special assessments and …

FEMA seeks $495,000 refund from Delray Beach

Nov 12, 2008

2004 hurricane debris at issue By Maria Herrera South Florida Sun-Sentinel–November 12, 2008 Delray Beach The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the city owes it $495,000. The culprit: Debris left behind when Hurricane Frances swept through South Florida in 2004. …

Florida TaxWatch urges special session

Nov 12, 2008

South Florida Business Journal–November 11, 2008 by Stewart Verney Florida TaxWatch is urging Gov. Charlie Crist to call a special legislative session to clarify the state’s corporate income tax law. The 2008 Florida Legislature passed a routine corporate income tax …

OIR Rule Hearing Report: Insurer Exams by Non-Employees

Nov 12, 2008

On Wednesday, November 12, 2008 the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a public hearing on proposed Rule 690-138.005 (4) entitled “Exams by Non-Employees.” OIR Director of Property and Casualty Financial Oversight Robin Westcott and Assistant General Counsel Bob Prentiss presided …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, November 12

Nov 12, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Regulators, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Defend Take-Out Process A recent newspaper article in Florida, which alleged the state’s take-out program is a ploy to forcibly move policies …

Revenue forecast may drop $1 billion

Nov 11, 2008

Florida CFO calls for special session Bill CotterellNews Journal capital bureau Pensacola News-Journal–November 11, 2008 TALLAHASSEE – The state budget director said Monday economists might reduce Florida’s already shrunken revenue projections by up to $1 billion next week. But Office …