Small insurers step in as bigger companies bail

Jul 28, 2008

East Volusia News-Record–July 27, 2008 By JIM SAUNDERSTallahassee bureau chief TALLAHASSEE — Edgewater retiree Bob Rabren had insured his homes and cars with State Farm companies since 1955. But when he found out this year that State Farm Florida would …

Douglas leaves Citizens more stable

Jul 28, 2008

St. Petersburg Times–July 25, 2008 By Tom Zucco, Times Staff Writer Bruce Douglas steps down Thursday as chairman of Citizens Property Insurance Corp.’s board after reversing the misfortunes of the largest state-backed homeowners insurance company in the United States. His …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, July 28

Jul 28, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Groups Line Up For Senate Insurance Hearing State insurance regulators and industry trade groups are set to testify Tuesday when the Senate Banking Committee holds a hearing on …

Governor Crist Makes Education Appointments

Jul 28, 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist today, July 28, 2008, announced the appointment of Frances Haithcock, 65, of Tallahassee and Dr. Eric Smith, 58, of Tallahassee to both the Education Commission of the States and to the Board of Control for Southern …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, July 25

Jul 25, 2008

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Installs New Citizens Insurance Board of Governors Chairman Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink announced the appointment of James R. Malone as chairman of the Board …

Insurance Fraud Weekly ePort: Week Ending July 25

Jul 25, 2008

    Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending July 25, 2008 www.InsuranceFraud.org ________________________________   LEGISLATION & REGULATION The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill meant to clarify when and for what reasons a life insurer can deny a claim and rescind a …

Florida To Collect In Multi-State Settlement With HealthMarkets, Inc.

Jul 25, 2008

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation released the information below today, July 25, 2008, regarding Florida’s $1.7 million share of a $20 million multi-state settlement agreement among 29 jurisdictions with HealthMarkets Inc., and its affiliated companies, MEGA Life and Health Insurance …