Jan 22, 2013
The following article was published in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune on January 22, 2013: “Eyeball Wars” return to the Florida Legislature By Lloyd Dunkelberger www.heraldtribune.com A perennial battle between optometrists and ophthalmologists returns to the Florida Legislature this spring. Known as …
Jan 18, 2013
Following is a listing of Florida insurance-related legislative and regulatory events for the week of January 21-25, 2012: All times are Eastern Time (“ET”). Additional information is available via hyperlink where noted in bold type. FLORIDA INSURANCE LEGISLATIVE EVENTS …
Jan 18, 2013
Senate Bill 242, which would provide for the establishment of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (“IIPRC”) in Florida, was filed last week by Senator Dorothy Hukill. The bill was referred to the Senate Committees on Banking and Insurance, …
Jan 18, 2013
The following article was published in The Sunshine State News on January 18, 2013: Rick Scott calls for immediate change to travel rules at Citizens By Jim Turner www.sunshinestatenews.com Following the release of an audit that called the travel expenses …
Jan 18, 2013
To go directly to the section of your choice, click on a hyperlink below. Other hyperlinks to meeting information, bills and news are noted in bold type. Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events Daily Florida Insurance-Related News Daily Florida …
Jan 18, 2013
The following article was published in the Tampa Bay Times on January 18, 2013: Rep. Fasano calls for Citizens Insurance Board to resign By Times Staff Writer www.tampabay.com State Rep. Mike Fasano on Friday called for the immediate resignation of …
Jan 17, 2013
Insurance-related committees in both the Florida Senate and House of Representatives heard presentations from high-level officials this week on issues impacting the Florida insurance market. Below is a summary of each meeting: House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee The …
Jan 17, 2013
Former Florida Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallagher will be featured in a Webinar on the legality of excessive surplus lines policy fees on January 24. Former Florida Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallagher will discuss the legality of excessive fees on Florida …
Jan 17, 2013
The FPCA Homeowners Division will be meeting via teleconference Friday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. The call-in number is: 800.369.1285; conference code: 9715080#. An agenda for the meeting, as well as minutes from the November 30, 2012 meeting, are attached. …
Jan 17, 2013
The following article was published in the Jacksonville Business Journal on January 17, 2013: Florida insurance commissioner proposes major changes to property insurance Staff report www.bizjournals.com Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty proposed major changes to the Florida property insurance system, …