Apr 8, 2010
The 2010 Florida Legislature is currently considering legislation that -if passed- might well eradicate capital from Florida’s insurance marketplace and further harm an already ravaged industry. Specifically, the proposals provide for an expansion of regulatory control over Managing …
Apr 8, 2010
Please be advised that the Office of the Senate President will convene a meeting of interested parties later today to discuss proposals that would further regulate affiliates of insurance companies in Florida. The Florida Property and Casualty Association (“FPCA”) has been invited to …
Apr 7, 2010
Florida Property and Casualty Association Auto Division Members: Please be advised that on Thursday, April 8, 2010, the Office of the Senate President will convene a meeting of interested parties to discuss proposals that would further regulate affiliates of insurance companies in …
Apr 7, 2010
In a letter today, April 7, 2010, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty notified Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink that Northern Capital Insurance Company is insolvent. He also indicated that liquidation of the company appears to be a strong …
Apr 7, 2010
Florida Property Casualty Association Homeowners Division Members: Please be advised that on Thursday, April 8, 2010, the Office of the Senate President will convene a meeting of interested parties to discuss proposals that would further regulate affiliates of insurance companies …
Apr 7, 2010
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke told an audience in Dallas Wednesday, April 7, that while the U.S. economy is still weak, he sees signs of stabilization that should lead to gradual growth and job creation in coming months. …
Apr 7, 2010
During the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance meeting today, April 7, 2010, Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Fasano introduced an amendment to Senate Bill 2108 that would allow an insurer to offer a premium discount to automobile insurance …
Apr 7, 2010
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has advised that a non-group health plan (“NGHP”) technical teleconference relating to Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“MMSEA”) was incorrectly scheduled for April 14, 2010 …
Apr 7, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Blog: Crist threatens any bill that favors property insurers Republican Gov. Charlie Crist just said he would veto any bill that favors the property insurance industry. That …
Apr 7, 2010
The FPCA Homeowners Division will be meeting via teleconference on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code: 63016#. An agenda for the meeting, as well as minutes from the April 1, 2010 meeting, …