SBA Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing: Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund announces a public meeting on Rules 19-8.010, Reimbursement Contract; 19-8.028, Reimbursement Premium Formula; 19-8.030, Insurer Responsibilities

May 12, 2007

Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION RULE NO: RULE TITLE19-8.010: Reimbursement Contract19-8.028: Reimbursement Premium Formula19-8.030: Insurer ResponsibilitiesThe State Board of Administration (SBA) on behalf of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund announces a public meeting on Rules 19-8.010, Reimbursement …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, May 11

May 11, 2007

House Speaker unveils new approach to property tax relief that could halve bill TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers are considering a new approach to property tax relief that would offer large exemptions for residential and business real estate alike and cut the …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, May 10

May 10, 2007

Budget forces Crist’s hand A weapon in Gov. Charlie Crist’s ”arsenal” was blunted Wednesday when state legislators officially sent him their $72 billion state budget, forcing him to break out his veto pen weeks before he was considering using it …

Final 2007 Florida Legislative Report: Health Insurance

May 9, 2007

Many of the bills filed during Florida’s 2007 Regular Legislative Session regarding health insurance issues failed. Although the KidCare bill was thoroughly debated in several committees, it ultimately did not pass.  Senator Durell Peaden (R-Crestview) offered a controversial amendment that …

Bills Presented to Governor: Wednesday, May 9, 2007

May 9, 2007

The Governor today was presented with the budget (SB 2800) along with 20 other bills including the implementing & conforming appropriations bills that passed during the 2007 Regular Session. The Governor must act on these bills by Thursday May 24, …

Florida OIR Approves Citizens’ Sinkhole Filing

May 9, 2007

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation today issued the following press release announcing potential homeowners insurance savings of up to 60 percent with the now-optional exclusion of sinkhole coverage on Citizens’ policies. Should you have any questions or comments, please do …