Apr 27, 2011
The following article was published in the Tallahassee Democrat on April 27, 2011: Kathy Fain: “Gaming” the Insurance System Hurts Us All Florida homeowners are finding it increasingly difficult to get good, affordable insurance coverage. Many companies have left the …
Apr 26, 2011
During its meeting today, April 26, 2011, the Florida Senate Committee on Rules (“Committee”) passed CS/SB 1252 relating to Insurance by Senator Chris Smith, as well as CS/CS/SB 1568 by Senator Bill Montford relating to Insurer Insolvency. Nine …
Apr 26, 2011
The following article was published in the Sarasota Herald Tribune on April 26, 2011: Supplier of Drywall Agrees to Settle Some Claims A Chinese drywall supplier’s insurers have agreed to pay up to $8 million to settle court claims against …
Apr 26, 2011
The following article was posted to KeysNet.com on April 26, 2011: House Passes Bill Limiting Home Inspections By Ryan McCarthy A bill aimed at helping Keys homeowners keep their downstairs apartments by limiting home inspections is quickly making its way …
Apr 26, 2011
The following article was published on April 25, 2011, in the Tampa Tribune: Russ Lemmon: HOA Balks at Underground Storage Tank, Thwarting Hurricane Plans for Elderly Couple George and Roseann Elsbree used to be seasonal residents of Indian River County. …
Apr 26, 2011
The following article was published in the St. Petersburg Times on April 26, 2011: As state leaders push for higher rates, property insurers enjoy a robust year By Rob Trigaux In keeping with his mantra that smaller government is better …
Apr 26, 2011
The following article was published in the Bradenton Herald on April 26, 2011: Citizens Property Insurance Rate Hike Bill in Limbo For the second day in a row, the Senate Budget committee on Tuesday failed to vote on SB 1714, …
Apr 26, 2011
The following article was published in Property Casualty 360º on April 26, 2011: Future Plans Unclear for Florida Last-Resort Insurer By Chad Hemenway A Florida bill meant to restore Citizens Property Insurance Corp. as the state’s last-resort insurer has stalled …
Apr 26, 2011
During an April 21, 2011 teleconference, the National Association of Insurance of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Surplus Lines Task Force (“Task Force”) approved for a 21-day written comment period a model advisory bulletin designed to outline nationwide regulatory changes that will affect …
Apr 26, 2011
The following article was published in the Tallahassee Democrat on April 26, 2011: Business proprety Tax Break Could be on Presidential Primary Ballot By Aaron Deslatte The Florida Senate is advancing legislation that calls for a special election coinciding with …