Jul 15, 2010
Based upon adoption of the Climate Risk Disclosure Survey (“Survey”) by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) earlier this year, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has notified certain Florida domestic insurers that, although participation in the Survey …
Jul 15, 2010
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation (“Division”) held a hearing today, July 15, 2010, on proposed Rule 69L-6.026 entitled “Periodic Reports.” The proposed Rule would provide guidance to employers on submitting mandatory quarterly reports …
Jul 15, 2010
The Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued the following news release today, July 15, 2010: Governor Crist Applauds Florida’s Number One Workforce Ranking ~ Florida reclaims top spot; among top three for third consecutive year ~ TALLAHASSEE – …
Jul 14, 2010
The Tampa Bay Business Journal published the following article on July 14, 2010: Florida Venture Forum seeks presenters The Florida Venture Forum is looking for early stage private Florida companies in all industries to apply to present at …
Jul 14, 2010
Above: Meyerhoff Center Executive Director Beth Allen was a guest speaker at the recent Jewish Federation of Broward County’s Young Leadership Division’s Horizon Program graduation ceremony. Chairman Mike Colodny and the Meyerhoff Center Board of Directors congratulate the senior …
Jul 14, 2010
Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw testified this morning, July 14, 2010, before the U.S. House Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee in opposition to the taxing of reinsurance between affiliated entities. “When elephants fight, the grass gets …
Jul 14, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: News Release: Florida Official Warns Congress of Insurance Cost Hikes The Coalition for Competitive Insurance Rates today applauded Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw’s statements in opposition to …
Jul 13, 2010
The following article appeared in The Wall Street Journal on July 13, 2010: ZURICH (Dow Jones)–Switzerland plans to introduce standards regarding reinsurance companies’ provisions, financial industry regulator Finma said Tuesday. The regulation will take effect through a circular to companies …
Jul 13, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Blog: Florida’s home insurance rate hikes–Questions and answers We reported this weekend that homeowners have been hit with property insurance rate hikes this year despite four relatively quiet …
Jul 13, 2010
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by the Florida Association of Insurance Agents’ Executive Vice President Scott Johnson in response to a Tallahassee Democrat editorial that was published on July 7, 2010: Dear Editor: In the opinion …