State-FEMA Disaster Outreach Gains Momentum

Sep 3, 2008

FEMA Press Release–August 30, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. — Community Relations teams and Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be assisting individuals, households and businesses affected by Tropical Storm Fay in Brevard, Hendry, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Volusia counties, recovery officials announced. …

RAA Issues Letter Critical of Proposed Credit for Reinsurance Rule

Sep 3, 2008

The Reinsurance Association of America (“RAA”) submitted a letter yesterday, September 2, 2008, to the Florida Financial Services Commission that is critical of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s proposed Rule 69O-144.007: Credit for Reinsurance from Eligible Reinsurers. In the …

FPCA UPDATE: Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007

Sep 3, 2008

UPDATE: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMMS”), a division of the U.S. Department of Health, has issued updated information regarding S.2499, the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”). The e-mail address provided in the “Opportunity …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, September 2

Sep 2, 2008

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Governor Crist Declares Florida State of Emergency Due to Hurricane Hanna Threat Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued an Executive Order today, September 2, 2008, that declares a State of Emergency …

FWCJUA Investment Committee Meeting Report: August 29

Sep 2, 2008

On Friday, August 29, 2008, the Florida Workers Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) held an Investment Committee (“Committee”) meeting to discuss the FWCJUA Investment Custody and Investment Management Agreements and review FWCJUA investment portfolio compliance status. To view the complete …