Lawmakers, worried about the cost of a monster storm, are rethinking backup coverage. Orlando Sentinel— Feb. 9, 2008 TALLAHASSEE–One year after passing radical property insurance changes to lower homeowners’ premiums, legislators are increasingly worried the overhaul could cost the state …

South Florida Sun-Sentinel— Feb. 10, 2008 For Florida homeowners expecting deep-reaching insurance relief, the last year of political bickering between state policy makers and insurance companies has been more sizzle than substance. But this spring, the tough talk appears to …

Tallahassee.com–Feb 11, 2008 When Republicans and Democrats approved a plan last year to dramatically expand Florida’s hurricane catastrophe fund, increasing taxpayers’ exposure to risk in the process, the idea was that the compromise was worth it. The trade-off, the thinking …

  The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Audit Committee has canceled its February 12, 2008 meeting. To view the notice previously issued, click here. No additional meetings have been scheduled at this time.   Should you have any questions or …

FEDC Legislative ReportWeek of February 4-8Interim Committees for 2008 As we head into the last month before the 2008 Annual Florida Legislative Session begins, the pace is beginning to pick up here in Tallahassee. We continue to see more bills being …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Sink, Rubio forge insurance alliance When Republicans and Democrats approved a plan last year to dramatically expand Florida’s hurricane catastrophe fund, increasing taxpayers’ exposure to risk in the …

REMINDER: Today’s FPCA Homeowners’ Division (“FPCA”) meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Along with a list of pending homeowners-related pending legislation, minutes from the January 28, 2008 meeting are attached for your review prior to this morning’s conference call. The …

On Friday, February 8, 2008, the House Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council (“Council”) held a meeting to discuss the My Safe Florida Home Program(“MSFHP”). To view the complete meeting packet, click here. During the meeting, the Council heard from Tamie Torres, …

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has announced the following staff changes: Rebecca McCarley has been appointed deputy chief of staff Chris Bailey has been promoted to acting director of governmental relations Monte Stevens has been appointed acting cabinet …

The Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association (“FWCIGA”) Investment Committee (“Committee”) held a meeting on Thursday, February 7, 2008 to discuss the FWCIGA investment portfolio and review changes to the investment policy proposed in the November, 2007 meeting. To view the …