Under state scrutiny, Citrus Health Care stops marketing

Oct 2, 2008

Florida Health News–October 1, 2008  By Christine Giordano Even as MD Medicare Choice was collapsing this week, another Tampa-based Medicare plan that has been under state scrutiny over its finances stopped writing new business.  Citrus Health Care, which has 41,000 …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, October 2

Oct 2, 2008

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Insurers may face class-action lawsuit Gov. Crist is pushing for a class-action lawsuit against the property-insurance industry, saying it is cheating Florida homeowners. Railing against the failure of the insurance …

Florida Cabinet Meeting Report: September 30

Oct 2, 2008

On Tuesday, September 30, 2008, a Colodny Fass representative attended the Florida Cabinet Meeting held in Tallahassee, Florida. Below is a brief overview of pertinent discussions that occurred at the meeting. The Florida Department of Revenue received approval of its …

FWCJUA Investment Committee September Meeting Report

Oct 2, 2008

The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee (“Committee”) recently held a meeting,the purpose of which was to discuss authorization of an investment policy exception to continue to hold further downgraded bonds within the FWCJUA’s investment portfolio. The …

Insurers may face class-action lawsuit

Oct 2, 2008

Bradenton Herald–October 2, 2008 Gov. Crist is pushing for a class-action lawsuit against the property-insurance industry, saying it is cheating Florida homeowners. Railing against the failure of the insurance industry to pass on savings to Floridians after the state took …

Small Group Underwriting Rule Hearing Report: October 1

Oct 2, 2008

On Wednesday, October 1, 2008, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a public hearing on Proposed Rule 69O-149.041 entitled “Marketing Communication Material and Marketing Guidelines.” OIR Associate General Counsel Amanda Parnell and Deputy Insurance Commissioner (Life and Health/Specialty) …