Climate Change Workshop:

Nov 19, 2007

On November 14, 2007, a member of this Firm attended a workshop hosted by Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Charles Bronson on climate change. This workshop focused on the financial aspects of climate …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, Nov. 19

Nov 19, 2007

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Casino suit accuses Crist of power grab House Speaker Marco Rubio asked the Florida Supreme Court Monday to invalidate a gambling compact Gov. Charlie Crist signed with the Seminole Tribe …

Recap: Allstate Public Rate Hearing & News Release: OIR Denies Proposed Rate Hikes

Nov 17, 2007

  On November 15, 2007, a member of this Firm attended a public rate hearing for Allstate Floridian Indemnity Company (“Allstate Indemnity”), Allstate Floridian Insurance Company (“Allstate Floridian”), Encompass Floridian Indemnity Company (“Encompass Indemnity”) and Encompass Floridian Insurance Company (“Encompass …

Special Message from Governor Crist

Nov 17, 2007

November 15, 2007 Dear Friend,   Wednesday was a historic day for Florida.  I joined Mitchell Cypress, Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, to sign a compact that has the potential to provide billions of dollars to Florida’s schools. …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, Nov. 16

Nov 16, 2007

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   Regulators deny Allstate rate increase Proposed home insurance rate increases by four Allstate insurance companies that could have more than doubled what some Floridians pay for wind coverage were rejected …

NAIC Commends Senate Action On Terrorism Risk Insurance Legislation

Nov 16, 2007

  The following was just released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) regarding terrorism risk insurance legislation: ——————————————————- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NAIC COMMENDS SENATE ACTION ON TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE LEGISLATION Urges Reauthorization of Program Before Year-End KANSAS CITY, …

Recap: The Financial Impacts Of Climate Change For Florida

Nov 16, 2007

  On November 14, 2007, a member of this Firm attended a workshop hosted by Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Charles Bronson on climate change.  This workshop focused on the financial aspects of …

NAIC Reinsurance Proposal Makes Progress

Nov 16, 2007

  The following was just released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) regarding its proposal for reinsurance modernization:   ——————————————————- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REINSURANCE PROPOSAL MAKES PROGRESS Provides Roadmap for Responding to Change in Marketplace KANSAS CITY, Mo. …

NAIC Reinsurance Task Force Releases Framework Memorandum

Nov 16, 2007

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Reinsurance Task Force recently released the memorandum below as part of its 2007 charge to consider the design of a revised United States reinsurance regulatory framework. Should you have any questions or comments, …