August 17, 2015
AgencyDEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES OIR – Insurance Regulation The Office of Insurance Regulation announces a hearing to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: August 25, 2015, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Senate Office Building, Room 401, Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399 GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Citizens […]
August 17, 2015
AgencyJeff Brandes wants transparency in National Flood Insurance Program rates
Jeff Brandes wants transparency in National Flood Insurance Program rates By Janelle Irwin – Aug 12, 2015 SHARE Facebook Twitter Jeff Brandes wants transparency in National Flood Insurance Program rates SaintPetersBlog (blog) Florida state Sen. Jeff Brandes wants FEMA to release data from flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program to determine […]
August 12, 2015
AgencyDiscontinuation of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Emergency Assessment
Discontinuation of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Emergency Assessment The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has approved Citizens’ discontinuation of the 2005 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) Emergency Assessment surcharge on all commercial and personal lines new business and renewal policies, effective January 1, 2015. The FHCF Emergency Assessment field will continue […]
August 6, 2015
AgencyPrivate flood insurance market may be emerging in the US!
Subject: Private flood insurance market may be emerging in the US! Private flood insurance market may be emerging in the US Logan B. | July 28, 2015 | Financial News Call for a private insurance market for those seeking flood protection has been issued Homeowners in the United States may soon have an […]
August 6, 2015
AgencyWill the auto insurance industry be obsolete in 20 years?
Will the auto insurance industry be obsolete in 20 years? Jul 27, 2015 | By Jayleen R. Heft, PropertyCasualty360.com Google’s new self-driving prototype car drives around a parking lot during a demonstration at Google campus on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Mountain View, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) In today’s world, change is inevitable, especially […]
July 27, 2015
AgencyRenters Insurance
By purchasing renters insurance, your possessions are covered against losses from fire or smoke, lightning, vandalism, theft, explosion, windstorm and water damage (not including floods). Like homeowners insurance, renters insurance also covers your responsibility to other people injured at your home or elsewhere by you, a family member or your pet and pays legal defense […]
July 27, 2015
AgencyCouple charged with fraud in case of undisclosed sinkhole under Spring Hill home
Couple charged with fraud in case of undisclosed sinkhole under Spring Hill home BARBARA BEHRENDT Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 21, 2015 2:22pm The couple were arrested last week and posted bail. Each faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the charge. He is 64; she is 63. […]
July 27, 2015
AgencyA.M. Best Briefing: U.S. Homeowners Insurance Pricing Sophistication Continues to Evolve
Best’s News Service via Bestwire – July 22, 2015 11:00 AM A.M. Best Briefing: U.S. Homeowners Insurance Pricing Sophistication Continues to Evolve Oldwick – Pricing sophistication in the U.S. homeowners insurance line of business has intensified in recent years as predictive analytics has been increasingly adopted by insurers seeking more accurate pricing and better risk […]
July 27, 2015
AgencyA House Is Only As Strong As Its Roof
A House Is Only As Strong As Its Roof Author:William Schlager July 20, 2015 A house is only as strong as its roof. But often, the shingles and tiles that cover our homes aren’t given the respect and attention they deserve. Just consider the following facts. Millions of roofs are in need of repair: Between […]
June 23, 2015
AgencyTalking with your insurer a good policy
Talking with your insurer a good policy · Story Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 6:00 am by Don Magruder Homeowners insurance policies in the state of Florida are quite complex due to hurricane codes, continuous changes in the law and concern for the viability of the state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. Angela Taylor is an […]