Mar 31, 2008
Miami Herald–Mar. 29, 2008 BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA Money earmarked to pay future insurance claims could end up funding a program to provide additional capital for start-up and newer insurance firms. A bill passed Thursday by the House Jobs and …
Mar 31, 2008
 Above: Sophomore GOP lawmaker Don Gaetz (here with Sen. Rhonda Storms) is generating a buzz as a future Senate chief.  FEDC Legislative Report: Week of March 24-28 Week Four of Florida’s 2008 Regular Legislative Session has sailed by, …
Mar 31, 2008
 An amendment to SB 2174 Relating to Motor Vehicle Insurance by Senator Bill Posey has been filed and will be heard during the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee meeting scheduled from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April …
Mar 31, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Legislators eye Citizens’ surplus Citizens’ surplus could be tapped to fund a capital build-up program for start-up insurers despite concern about Citzens’ exposure to possible large storm claims. Money …
Mar 31, 2008
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) released its 2007 Annual Report, “State Regulation: Built to Last†on Sunday, March 30, 2008. To view a copy of the report, click here. The report provides a comprehensive summary of the NAIC’s …
Mar 31, 2008
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (“NAIC”) Life Insurance and Annuities Committee unanimously adopted revisions to the Unfair Trade Practices Model Act that would limit an insurer’s ability to refuse life insurance because of lawful past travel or, under certain …
Mar 29, 2008
Incorporated in October 1996, the National Insurance Producer Registry (“NIPR”) is a non-profit affiliate of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. NIPR developed and implemented the Producer Database and Electronic Appointments/Terminations (formerly PIN). Below is a press release from the …
Mar 28, 2008
Are You Over Paying for Homeowners Insurance? Orlando Sentinel–Mar. 28, 2008 Almost midway through the session in Tallahassee, legislative leaders are making more sense than not as they try to get the state and its homeowners to weather …
Mar 28, 2008
Insurance rates again take up Legislature’s time By McClatchy TribuneKeynoter.com–Mar. 28, 2008 A year after making sweeping property insurance changes, Florida legislators are divided between maintaining a consumer-friendly face or allowing homeowner premiums to start inching up. This week, the …
Mar 28, 2008
Bill extends state-funded loans, helping companies boost capital reserves By BOB FLISS Charlotte Business Editor Sun-Herald–Mar. 28, 2008 TALLAHASSEE — After two consecutive quiet hurricane seasons, competition is gradually returning to Florida’s property insurance market. A House council on Thursday …