A bill dies, but the fear of a looming deficit lives on

Mar 21, 2008

Herald Tribune–Mar. 21, 2008 By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER and Carol E. Lee H-T CAPITAL BUREAU TALLAHASSEE — Sending the clearest signal yet that legislative leaders are not interested in raising taxes to help ease Florida’s budget crisis, a House committee on …

Mortgage insurers target Brevard

Mar 21, 2008

Groups focus on Brevard, making it harder to get loansFROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTSFlorida Today–Mar. 21, 2008 The mortgage industry just made it harder for some prospective homebuyers in Brevard County to borrow money. Mortgage insurers, whose backing is required …

The day in Tallahassee, Thursday, March 20, 2008

Mar 21, 2008

The Florida Times-Union–Mar. 20, 2008 The Associated Press Children would have to sit in special seats in cars for four more years under a bill approved by a House committee. Current law requires special baby carriers or child seats only …

OPINION: Reduce the public risk from hurricane claims

Mar 21, 2008

Palm Beach Post–Mar. 21, 2008 As part of the constant effort to deal with Florida’s property insurance crisis, the Legislature this year must undo a little of what the Legislature did last year. In January 2007, the Legislature increased the …

Insurance bill aimed at businesses advances

Mar 21, 2008

South Florida Sun-Sentinel–Mar. 21, 2008 The Florida House of Representatives’ insurance committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would let businesses opt out of helping to pay deficits at Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state-backed entity that has become the …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, March 21

Mar 21, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Insurance bill aimed at businesses advances The Florida House of Representatives’ insurance committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would let businesses opt out of helping to pay deficits …

Insurance Fraud Weekly ePort: Week Ending March 21

Mar 21, 2008

  Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending March 21, 2008 www.InsuranceFraud.org ________________________________   LEGISLATION & REGULATION The Florida legislature is looking at a bill (SB 2082) raising criminal penalties for agents who target seniors for schemes involving churning life policies and …

Revised 2008 Citizens Assumption Calendar

Mar 20, 2008

In conjunction with the March 11, 2008 Order issued by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) concerning the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation(“Citizens”) depopulation program, Citizens has released a revised Assumption Calendar for the remainder of 2008.  To view a copy of …