Senate Banking & Insurance Committee, House Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council Meeting Reports: April 1
Apr 2, 2008
On Tuesday, April 1, 2008, the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee met in Tallahassee, Florida to discuss various insurance-related matters. Also on April 1, the House Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council took up proposed insurance-related legislation. Below is a brief …
Apr 2, 2008
The FPCA Automobile Division meeting currently scheduled for Friday, April 4 has been cancelled. The next FPCA Automobile Division meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 11 from 11:00 a.m. through noon. The call-in number is (800) 369.1285; conference code 71971#. …
Apr 2, 2008
Reminder: A Florida Property and Casualty Association Homeowners Division meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2008 at 10 a.m. Call-in information is: 1-800-369-1285; Code: 71961#. The meeting agenda will be provided under separate cover. Should you have any questions …
Apr 2, 2008
The Louisiana Department of Insurance’s Legislative Agenda for 2008 includes proposed Senate Bill 44 which, if passed, would provide for a third invitation for grant applications between $2 million and $10 million under the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program (“Program”). This …
Apr 2, 2008
The Louisiana Department of Insurance 2008 Legislative Package has been updated with the additions of Senate Bill 670 and House Bill 1113. SB 670 by Senator Eric LaFleur provides for licensing and continuing education requirements for insurance producers. HB 1113 …
Apr 1, 2008
On March 11, 2008, Florida Insurance Commissioner McCarty issued Order 94539-08 (the “Orderâ€) which contained various new requirements with respect to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s (“Citizensâ€) takeout programs, including the requirement that policyholders be notified that their policy was selected …
Apr 1, 2008
South-Florida Sun-Sentinel–Apr. 1, 2008 By Ken KayeSouth Florida Sun-Sentinel ORLANDO More than 1,400 emergency managers, government officials and others involved in tropical disasters have converged on Orlando this week for the National Hurricane Conference to prepare for what may be …
Apr 1, 2008
Insurance News Net Copyright: A.M. Best Company, Inc. Source: BestWire Services Wordcount: 323 Representing a state known for both its number of hurricanes and a booming population, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has kept a spotlight on natural catastrophe issues …
Apr 1, 2008
St. Petersburg Times–Mar. 31, 2008 By Tom Zucco, Times Staff Writer, and Jennifer Liberto, Times Staff Writer TALLAHASSEE — A quarter of a billion dollars that state-backed Citizens Property Insurance has set aside to pay claims could be moved to …
Apr 1, 2008
Miami Herald–Apr. 01, 2008 BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA Because of the near-shutdown of the credit markets and rising interest rates, insurers in Florida fear the state’s hurricane catastrophe fund may not live up to its promise if a massive storm …