The Tallahassee Democrat published the following letter to the editor by Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty on August 8, 2010:     The Office of Insurance Regulation has endured many attacks from detractors regarding its solvency review for homeowners insurance …

The following article was published by Florida Underwriter on August 5, 2010: Thanks to a string of very good luck — namely, four consecutive years of calm hurricane seasons — the Florida property insurance market appears able to absorb the …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Fortified for Big-Storm Impact Thanks to a string of very good luck – namely, four consecutive years of calm hurricane seasons – the Florida property insurance market …

Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida regulatory events for the week of August 9-13, 2010: All times are Eastern Time.  Additional information is available via hyperlink were noted in bold type.        FLORIDA INSURANCE REGULATORY EVENTS      Monday, August 9 …

  Florida’s 2010 election cycle is one of the most active campaign seasons in the State’s history. To provide a useful tool in following this year’s political campaign developments, Colodny Fass has prepared an outline of all Florida Cabinet and …

  At a public rate hearing on August 5, 2010, Royal Palm Insurance Company (“Royal Palm”) presented its request for a 21.7 percent rate increase on its dwelling fire program to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”).  OIR officials …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   News Release:  Florida Insurance Commissioner Issues Cease and Desist Order for Unauthorized Sale of Warranty Products Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty today announced the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Broward School Board gives tentative OK to $3.4 billion budget Despite concerns from hundreds of teachers and parents, the Broward School Board on Thursday gave Superintendent Jim Notter’s …

  The Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued the following news release today on the launch of an economic development Web site for Florida rural communities: Governor Crist Launches Economic Development Web Site for Rural Communities ~ Offers rural …

  In advance of the August 29 Hurricane Katrina five-year anniversary, the Insurance Information Institute published the following news release that offers cautionary and helpful tips on ensuring adequate insurance coverage:   THE I.I.I. OFFERS FOUR WAYS CONSUMERS CAN PROTECT LIVES, PROPERTY …