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HB 0635 Insurance

SB 1046 Insurance

HB 0909 Property Insurance

HB 0605 Workers' Compensation

SB 0468 Property and Casualty Insurance Rates, Fees, and Forms

SB 1842 Health Insurance

HB 0835 Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

SB 0648 Health Insurance Marketing Materials

HB 0223 Insurance

HB 0573 Manufactured & Mobile Homes

Insurance Bills On The Move

HB 0605 Workers' Compensation

HOUSE Read Second Time; Substituted for SB 0662; Laid on Table, Refer to SB 0662

HB 0341 Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2013-195

SB 0810 Wrap-up Insurance Policies

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2013-175

HB 0223 Insurance

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2013-191

HB 1157 Health Flex Plans

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2013-094

SB 0468 Property and Casualty Insurance Rates, Fees, and Forms

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2013-066

SB 1842 Health Insurance

Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR's Revenue Estimating Impact Conference, 06/06/13, 1:30 pm, 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)

HB 7093 Establishment of Clearinghouse Program within Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

HOUSE Read Third Time; Failed (Vote: 51 Yeas / 65 Nays)

SB 1516 Internal Revenue Code

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2013-046

HB 0835 Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

HOUSE Died on Second Reading

Insurance

Top Citizens official resigns after steady stream of scandals

by Gray Rohrer - 1 day ago - +

Sharon Binnun, chief financial officer of state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp., has resigned. .. Related Research: June 17, 2013 Press release "Citizens CFO to Return to Private Sector."

The Week Ahead for June 17 to June 21, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 1 day ago - +

The governor's Chief Inspector General's Office starts its search for an inspector general for Citizens Property Insurance Corp. this week, DEP meets to consider rule development for petroleum cleanup sites, and a forum will be held in Jacksonville on the Silver Springs and the St. Johns River.

Week in Review for June 14, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 4 days ago - +

This week we learned that Gov. Scott used an incentive deal made prior to a trade mission to justify such trips, that the state and Amazon are talking again about the online retailer setting up Florida facilities and that Scott signed a bill to speed up death penalty cases.

Fast-track coverage changes for commercial property insurers to continue

by Gray Rohrer - 7 days ago - +

A new law will allow property insurers covering commercial lines policies to certify that their changes to coverage forms comply with state law and then take them to the market before getting the typical thorough review from state regulators. The law makes permanent a temporary order from Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty last year. ... Related Research: Commentary, letters, an order by Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty, an OIR order, and a report.

Scott sets a watchdog to find a watchdog for Citizens

by Gray Rohrer - 7 days ago - +

A team of three inspectors general - from the offices of Scott, CFO Jeff Atwater and the Office of Insurance Regulation - will begin their search for an inspector general of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. later this month. ... Related Research: June 11, 2013 press release "Governor Rick Scott Tasks Chief Inspector General to Conduct Nationwide Search for New Citizens Inspector General."

Rep. Fasano threatens special hearings over Cat Fund condo coverage

by Gray Rohrer - 1 week ago - +

In a letter Monday, Rep. Mike Fasano, said he'll request an emergency meeting of the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee if a new Cat Fund policy on condo rentals is not changed. File photo by John Iarussi.

The chairman of the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee wrote to Cat Fund manager Jack Nicholson saying he will call for emergency meetings of his panel if a provision excluding certain rental condos isn't changed. ... Related Research: June 4, 2013 Rep. Mike Fasano's letter to Jack E. Nicholson regarding Rule 19-8.010, F.A.C.: Reimbursement Contract; June 7, 2013 Nicholson's reply to Rep. Fasano; June 10, 2013 Letter from Rep. Fasano re Rule 19-8.010, F.A.C.: Reimbursement Contract.

The Week Ahead for June 10 to June 15, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 1 week ago - +

This week the Board of Governors meets, the citrus industry holds its annual conference, the Bob Graham Center gives its citizen of the year award, there are meetings about coral reefs, and the Florida Democratic Party holds its Jefferson-Jackson Weekend.

Rental condos' costs to spike because of Cat Fund exemption

by Gray Rohrer - 1 week ago - +

Condo association costs could rise 30 to 100 percent because a provision in the new Cat Fund contract excludes condos that are rented out six or more times in a year, a commercial insurer said. Rep. Mike Fasano thinks the provision is contrary to state law. ... Related Research: Letters between Re. Mike Fasano and Cat Fund CEO Jack Nicholson, and Aug. 30, 2012 Transcript of FHCF's Rule Development Workshop.

Citizens CEO pledges better communication with board as Gaetz seeks review

by Gray Rohrer - 1 week ago - +

Barry Gilway wrote to Citizens Property Insurance Corp. board members committing to better communication after the rushed Heritage deal, but Senate President Don Gaetz wants committee meetings on the deal and on other "governance issues" related to Citizens. ... Related Research: June 6, 2013 Transparency Letter from CEO Gilway to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors.

Rep. Fasano questions Cat Fund contract over condo coverage

by Gray Rohrer - 1 week ago - +

The New Port Richey Republican is wondering whether the reinsurance fund's contract, which prohibits coverage for condos rented out six times during the year, violates state statutes that make no provision for such an exemption. ... Related Research: Letter From Rep. Mike Fasano to Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund COO Jack Nicholson.

Cabinet honors wildlife expedition team along with former Cabinet members Gunter and Bronson

by Bruce Ritchie - 2 weeks ago - +

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi scoots along the St. Johns River on March 19, 2012 as she and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam joined the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition on day 62. Photo by Carlton Ward Jr./CarltonWard.com.

The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition trekked 1,000 miles in 100 days in 2012 to highlight conservation efforts. Charles H. Bronson was agriculture commissioner from 2001 to 2010. Bill Gunter was state treasurer and insurance commissioner from 1976 to 1988. ... Related Research: 4/24/13 Gov. Scott Announces 2013 Class of Great Floridians, Great Floridians award recipients prior to 2013, and Map of 2012 Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition.

The Week Ahead for June 3 to June 7, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 2 weeks ago - +

The Florida Supreme Court hears oral arguments this week, a public hearing will be held on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council draft comprehensive plan, a Florida Brownfields Redevelopment Workshop will be held and the Cabinet meets and will issue a resolution recognizing the Florida Wildlife Corridor.