Governor Expands Commision on Disabilities Prior to Dec. 4 Meeting

Nov 28, 2007

On Tuesday, November 27, Governor Charlie Crist issued Executive Order Number 07-244 expanding the membership of the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities. A copy of the Order is below: =====================================STATE OF FLORIDAOFFICE OF THE GOVERNOREXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 07-244(Expanding Membership of Governor’s …

NAIC’s ISAWG Dec. 2 Meeting Agenda and Documents

Nov 28, 2007

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) International Solvency and Accounting (E) Working Group (“ISAWG”) will meet in Houston, Texas on Dec. 2 during the NAIC’s National Meeting from Dec. 2-4, 2007. ISAWG Agenda for Dec. 2: 1. Report on IAIS Roadmap 2. Discuss …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, Nov. 27

Nov 27, 2007

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Federal probe won’t affect Seminole deal The Seminole Tribe, owner of the Hard Rock chain with more than $1 billion a year in estimated revenue, remains under federal scrutiny by …

Upcoming FWCJUA Meetings

Nov 27, 2007

Following is a listing of upcoming meetings for the Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”).  Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact this office.   Thursday, November 29     2 PM ESTReinsurance Committee Teleconference …

Recap: OIR Proposed Rule Hearing–Credit for Reinsurance

Nov 26, 2007

On Monday, November 26, 2007, a representative from this office attended a Rule Development Workshop at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) on Proposed Rule 690-144.007, Credit for Reinsurance.  The purpose of the Proposed Rule is to implement revisions to …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, Nov. 26

Nov 26, 2007

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Allstate Sued Over Credit Score Use Allstate’s use of credit scoring algorithms to set customers’ insurance premiums violates the Illinois consumer fraud law, according to a prospective class-action filed by …

Parental Rights Getting a Boost from Courts

Nov 26, 2007

In a boost to the rights of parents, the courts are becoming less willing to hand over children to third parties seeking visitation or custody, ruling that they need more proof of bad parenting before granting access, according to family …