FPCA Automobile Division Meeting Cancelled

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#. …

Reminder: FPCA Homeowners Division Meeting: April 4

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 …

Hurricane experts fear intense season

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 …

Fla.’s McCarty Retains Focus on Cat Issues

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 …

Bill would let Citizens’ cash be loaned to insurers

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 …

Credit crunch hitting state storm insurance fund

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 …