Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, May 14

May 14, 2008

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Appeals court: State can bar Allstate An appeals court says the state can prevent Allstate Companies from selling new property insurance policies in Florida. The 1st District Court of …

Health Report Filing Form Rule Hearing Cancelled

May 14, 2008

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) cancelled a scheduled Rule hearing regarding forms for limited health service organizations on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, because no hearing was requested. Rule 69O-203.070: Annual and Quarterly Reports; Forms will be amended to …

First District Court of Appeal Denies Allstate Rehearing

May 14, 2008

The First District Court of Appeal has issued an Opinion and Order dated Wednesday, May 14, 2008, denying Allstate Insurance Company’s motion for a rehearing regarding the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s suspension of its Certificate of Authority to write …

FHCF Advisory Council Meeting

May 14, 2008

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund will hold an Advisory Council meeting Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. The call-in number for this meeting is: 888.808.6959; conference code: …

Dozens of homes lost as Florida battles wildfires

May 13, 2008

St. Petersburg Times–May 13, 2008 By TRAVIS REEDAssociated Press Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Relentless wildfires burned into the early morning Tuesday across Florida’s Atlantic coast, taxing firefighters and overwhelming residents trying to save their homes with garden hoses. …

Hurricane center chief says forecast accuracy is urgent

May 13, 2008

Tampa Bay Channel 10 News–May 13, 2008 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The director of the National Hurricane Center says the rapid pace of development along hurricane-prone coasts is adding a new level of urgency for forecasters. Recent studies show …