Jul 26, 2007
A conference call of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAICâ€) International Solvency and Accounting (E) Working Group (“Working Groupâ€) of the Financial (E) Committee (“Committeeâ€) took place on July 24, 2007. The Committee interfaces with NAIC technical task forces …
Jul 26, 2007
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has requested comments on the possibility that SEC registrants be allowed to use International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) instead of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). An SEC press release is below. If both Rules go …
Jul 26, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Broward school cuts: bus service, traffic aides When school starts in August, there will be fewer bus stops, fewer school supplies and fewer crossing guards as the Broward school district …
Jul 26, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story:  No-Fault’s Demise Could Mean Higher Rates, Risk Come Oct. 1, auto insurance will no longer be required in Florida. It’s the consequence of the Legislature allowing Florida’s no-fault auto insurance …
Jul 25, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Martinez, Nelson call for bomb-area cleanup near school ‘ASAP’ Reaching across the political aisle for the sake of an Orange County middle school built atop a WWII-era bombing range, Senators …
Jul 25, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Insurers’ ‘adjustments’ a bad joke Florida lawmakers faced a formidable task as the Legislature convened for the January 2007 special session: to develop a strategy to handle the property insurance …
Jul 25, 2007
On Tuesday, July 24, 2007, this office attended a public hearing at the Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIRâ€) on Proposed Rules 690-186.003, .005 entitled Title Insurance Rates; Premium Schedule Applicable to “Truth In Lending†and Other Endorsements.  The Proposed Rules …
Jul 25, 2007
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing TheFlorida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) Board of Governors Quarterly Meeting.Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 1:00 p.m.Lago Mar Resort and Spa, 1700 S. Ocean Lane, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 General subject matter to be considered: General Business …
Jul 25, 2007
Unfair Discrimination Because of Travel Plans The FSC, on behalf of the OIR, has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Rule number 69O-125.003 relating to unfair discrimination because of travel plans. If requested in writing within 21 days of …
Jul 25, 2007
Notice of Proposed Rule DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICESOIR – Insurance Regulation RULE NO: RULE TITLE 69O-125.003: Unfair Discrimination Because of Travel PlansPURPOSE AND EFFECT: To prohibit discrimination in the sale or pricing of insurance based upon travel plans of the …