Oct 28, 2008
Sarasota Herald-Tribune–October 27, 2008 The Associated Press MIAMI – President Bush on Monday declared a major disaster area existed in six Florida counties affected by Hurricane Gustav in late August and early September. With the declaration, federal funding was made …
Oct 28, 2008
CFO’s Press Release–October 28, 2008 TALLAHASSEE— Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink’s investigators recently helped Kikuko West, a Vero Beach senior, recover more than $217,000 in potential losses after she allegedly was tricked into prematurely replacing an existing annuity …
Oct 28, 2008
Insurance Journal–October 28, 2008 Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty appointed John McBride as legislative affairs director. McBride will report to Chief of Staff Audrey Brown. McBride comes to the Office of Insurance Regulation from his most recent position as chief …
Oct 28, 2008
Ensures maximum number of Floridians can exercise right to vote Governor’s Press Release–October 28, 2008 TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today signed Executive Order 08-217, extending the hours for early voting during the current General Election. Effective immediately, early voting …
Oct 28, 2008
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) have issued the 2009 Assumption Calendars for both personal lines and commercial residential policies. A copy of each is attached for your review. Click here to view Citizens’ calendars …
Oct 28, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: UPDATE CAPITOL BLOG: Leon judge rejects Save Our Homes challenge A Leon County circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Tallahassee couple and others who challenged Amendment …
Oct 28, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State Farm pleads case for rate hike before judge State Farm Florida began to plead its case Monday, explaining to a judge why it needs to raise property …
Oct 28, 2008
The Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee has published the following insurance-related interim reports: Applying the Florida Antitrust Act to the Business of Insurance The Florida Antitrust Act under Chapter 542, F.S., complements a related body of federal antitrust laws …
Oct 28, 2008
Oct 28, 2008
The Florida Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) released an update on last week’s Supreme Court decision to invalidate the attorney fee caps passed with the 2003 workers’ compensation reforms. The Chamber’s update is reprinted below for your review. Should you …