Today the Florida House of Representatives Insurance Committee released committee bill PCB IN 06-01 regarding property insurance. The bill language and a summary of the bill are here and here. The bill addresses issues such as Citizens, The Florida Hurricane …

The Senate plans to release its Proposed Committee Bill regarding No-Fault on Monday, February 13, 2006. This bill is based on the recommendations contained in the Senate Interim Report on No-Fault. The bill will likely be introduced at the Senate …

2/10/06 McCarty Tours Gulf Coast, Redoubles Efforts for National Cat Plan Tallahassee – Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty, who returned Friday from a tour of Gulf Coast areas devastated by Katrina, said he is more convinced than ever the nation, …

Please see the attached Department of Financial Services Emergency Rule. This is an extension of the Emergency Adjuster Rule filed in the aftermath of Wilma. If you have any questions regarding this rule, you may contact this office or you …

Please review the following press release from the Office of Insurance Regulation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact this office. Regards, Katherine A. Scott 02/08/06 Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Sets Public Hearings for …

Yesterday the House Insurance Committee approved a bill relating to the termination of insurance agent appointments, which increased the notice period an insurer must give an agent of termination unless the contract between the agent and insurer provides otherwise. Under …

Attached you will find the Notice of Change for Rule 69O-125.005 relating to analysis of credit scores by insurers. This information can also be found in the Florida Administrative Weekly. Regards, Katherine A. Scott

On January 31, 2006, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) met to discuss several items on the Agenda, which is attached. Item 2 on the Agenda proposed a reconsideration of the approval for adoption of Rule 690-170, Part 1, which relates …

The Governor’s Coastal High Hazard Study Committee released its final report today without specific recommendations regarding insurance. The recommendations contained in the report revolved around land development and hurricane preparedness. Governor Jeb Bush created the Coastal High Hazard Study Committee …

  Today Commissioner Robert Wooley resigned his position as Insurance Commissioner for the state of Louisiana. Commissioner Wooley was appointed to the position in October of 2000 and was officially elected Insurance Commissioner in November of 2003. Senior staff member, …