New insurers finding a niche in Florida

Jul 7, 2008

St. Petersburg Times–July 6, 2008 By Tom Zucco, Times Staff Writer Michael Gold said they forced his hand. A retired office products company executive, he watched the insurance premium on his home jump more than 400 percent over the past …

Premiums cost less, so schools buy more insurance

Jul 7, 2008

Orlando Sentinel–July 6, 2008 Dave Weber | Sentinel Staff Writer SEMINOLE COUNTY – After getting through hurricane season on positive attitude and prayers the past couple of years, the Seminole County School Board is increasing insurance coverage on its $1.5 …

Hurricane funding deal faces criticism

Jul 7, 2008

The Gainesville Sun–July 5, 2008 By JOE FOLLICKSun Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE – The state placed a $220 million bet Wednesday as a hedge against catastrophic hurricane damage this year, but decided at the last minute to protect Floridians from higher …

New condo, association laws now effective

Jul 7, 2008

Changes address flags, religious object display BY JOE KOLLIN South Florida Sun-Sentinel–July 6, 2008 Homeowners who flew their American flags on the Fourth of July won’t have to wait until Veterans Day to fly them again. A new state law …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, July 7

Jul 7, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Homeowner insurance tide turning in Florida The state of Florida still has far more potential liability than available insurance coverage. Some compare the state’s insurance coverage today to …

Florida Supreme Court Issues Ruling Against Governor

Jul 3, 2008

The Florida Supreme Court today, July 3, 2008, issued an Opinion in the case of the Florida House of Representatives v. Florida Governor Charlie Crist, ruling that Governor Crist exceeded his authority by entering an exclusive gaming rights compact with …

State officials approve plan to shore up CAT fund

Jul 3, 2008

Palm Beach Post–July 2, 2008 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida residents might see an increase in property insurance rates because of a plan to bolster the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. State officials on Wednesday approved a plan to spend $224 million …