Florida Insurance Calendar: March 17 – 21

Mar 14, 2014

  Following is a listing of Florida insurance-related legislative and regulatory events for the week of March 17-21, 2014.  All times are shown in Eastern Time. Additional information is available via hyperlink where noted in bold type.   FLORIDA INSURANCE …

U.S. Senate Approves House Bill to Curb Flood Insurance Hikes

Mar 13, 2014

The U.S. Senate has passed the House flood insurance relief bill today, March 13, 2014, according to Insurance Journal. The bill restores “grandfathering” of policies located in communities with new flood maps, among other provisions. The Senate had passed its …

Florida Supreme Court Tosses Medical Malpractice Caps

Mar 13, 2014

  The Associated Press reported this morning, March 13, 2014, that the Florida Supreme Court has ruled that limits on non-economic awards in medical malpractice wrongful death cases are unconstitutional. To view the ruling, click here. The Associated Press story …

Help FADRA in Tallahassee

Mar 13, 2014

Florida Auto Dismantlers & Recyclers Association (FADRA) would like to request permission to use your name to respond to any legislation that could harm or enhance the salvage industry. Last year FADRA had a Grassroots Alliance that was very beneficial …