The Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) recently held a Proposed Rule Development Workshop on Proposed Rules 69J-7.004, and 69J-7.005, F.A.C. relating to the My Safe Florida Home Program (“Program”). Proposed Rule 69J-7.004 addresses the qualifications and procedures relating to …

Sen. Sununu Exits Banking Committee January 29, 2008 One of the U.S. senators who has sponsored legislation to give insurance companies the option of being regulated by the federal government instead of by states is leaving the Senate Banking Committee …

January 30, 2008 Sasso, Campbell win nods in race for Bob Allen’s legislative seat Candidates will face unaffiliated opponent Feb. 26 in election for state rep JAMES DEAN and SUSANNE CERVENKA FLORIDA TODAY In the race to replace state Rep. …

Article published Jan 29, 2008 Slot machine proponents hit jackpot in Miami-Dade County BY ADRIAN SAINZ AP BUSINESS WRITERSlot machine supporters hit the jackpot Tuesday as Miami-Dade County voters approved the installation of the devices at three pari-mutuel facilities, with …

The Florida Times-Union-January 30, 2008 Voters say yes to property tax breaks By Mary Kelli Palka,The Times-Union Florida voters decided Tuesday that property owners should get a tax break. So now, local government and school officials are starting to figure …

Double wins put Crist in control     A budget proposal for tough times is the next challenge for the riding-high governor. By STEVE BOUSQUET, Tallahassee Bureau ChiefPublished January 30, 2008 TALLAHASSEE – The biggest winner Tuesday night may have been …

The Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability (“Committee”) has released its agenda for the Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 5 meetings. Below are the agendas for each meeting day. Monday, February 4, Committee questions to Kevin McCarty, Florida …

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Double wins put Crist in control A budget proposal for tough times is the next challenge for the riding-high governor. The biggest winner Tuesday night may have been Gov. Charlie …

The Florida Workers Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) will hold its Rates and Forms Committee meeting on February 21, 2008. Topics discussed at the meeting will include reserves, rates and a legislative update. Upcoming FWCJUA meetings: FWCJUA Board of Governors–Tuesday, …

The House Insurance Committee plans to hold a workshop to review a proposal by Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink that would create a division within the Florida State Board of Administration (“SBA”) to manage the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund …