A presentation entitled “CFO Sink’s Risk Reduction Proposal” is part of the agenda for a House Insurance Committee (“Committee”) Workshop scheduled for Friday, February 8, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. regarding Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Risk Reduction. The presentation, which will be given by Florida Department …

Orlando Sentinel–Feb. 7, 2008 TALLAHASSEE–The deal to bring commuter rail to Central Florida encountered some resistance Wednesday in the Legislature over the liability in rail accidents on the 61-mile rail line the state is proposing to buy from CSX Corp. …

National Underwriter–Feb. 6, 2008BY MATT BRADY The Hartford had its turn yesterday before a special Florida Senate committee quizzing insurers about company practices and rates in the sunshine state. Many of the questions revolved around the issue of profits, and …

South Florida Sun-Sentinel–Feb. 7, 2008 South Floridians angry about the high costs of homeowners insurance will be able to sound off to a congressional panel that will take testimony at a hearing in West Palm Beach. U.S. Rep. Ron Klein, …

National Underwriter–Feb. 6, 2008BY ARTHUR D. POSTAL WASHINGTON —Congress could pass a measure this year reforming and modernizing surplus lines and reinsurance industry regulation, but support is lacking for legislating a federal backstop for state catastrophic reserve funds, a senior …

Insurance Journal–February 6, 2008 By Brian Kern The Hartford Group, testifying in front of the Florida Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability Tuesday said they will implement a non-renewal program in Florida beginning in August. The year-long effort will …

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty will address the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) on Oversight and Investigations at a special field hearing about the Florida homeowners’ insurance crisis and its impact on communities, homeowners and the economy. …

REMINDER: The next FPCA Automobile Division (“FPCA”) meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Attached is a copy of the agenda for your review. Items to be discussed will include: Increase in financial responsibility for DUI update …

REMINDER: The next FPCA Homeowners’ Division (“FPCA”) meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Attached is a copy of the agenda for your review. Items to be discussed will include:   Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Hartford Group to Shed 27,000 Homeowners’ Policies in Florida The Hartford Group, testifying in front of the Florida Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability Tuesday said they will …