Case Involving Omission of Separate Hurricane Deductible Warning Language in Surplus Lines Policies Advances

October 20th, 2010|Daily News|

In an October 18, 2010 order, a federal judge has denied the Defendants' motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging that Lloyd's of London property insurance policies violate Florida law by omitting the existence of separate deductibles for hurricane damage. The Plaintiffs seek to represent a class of policyholders who submitted claims for hurricane [...]

Florida Insurance Commissioner Approves 7.8 Percent Workers’ Comp Rate Increase–Lower Than National Council on Compensation Insurance Recommendation

October 15th, 2010|Daily News|

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty approved a 7.8 percent workers' compensation rate increase today, October 15, 2010.  This rate is lower than the 8.3 percent originally requested by the National Council on Compensation Insurance at a hearing earlier this month.

Guy Carpenter Executive Kevin Stokes: New Florida Unit to Serve ‘Largest Cat Zone’

October 14th, 2010|Daily News|

According to the A.M. Best Company, reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter & Co. is opening a dedicated Florida unit to target "the largest catastrophe zone in the world," said Kevin Stokes, executive vice president and leader of the new unit. Read the entire story here

Reinsurance specialist Guy Carpenter forms dedicated Florida business unit

October 12th, 2010|Daily News|

As reporter by the Insurance Journal, Reinsurance specialist Guy Carpenter & Co., LLC, a part of the Marsh & McLennan Cos., has formed a dedicated Florida business unit. The new unit, based in Tampa, will address the complex needs of Florida-based companies and the Florida insurance and reinsurance marketplace. Read more: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2010/10/12/113957.htm#ixzz12GZbsrcN

Review Could Lead to Layoffs at State Farm

October 7th, 2010|Daily News|

State Farm spokesman Michael Grimes said the companywide review is under way but he said the Illinois-based insurer has not determined how many positions could be affected at its Florida headquarters in Winter Haven, which employs about 1,400 people. Read the entire story here

Sun-Sentinel: Changes to state laws reduce or erase many homeowner insurance discounts

October 7th, 2010|Daily News|

Many Florida homeowners shelled out hundreds or thousands of dollars to fortify their homes against hurricanes in recent years to qualify for insurance discounts. Read the entire story here

News Release: CFO Alex Sink Proposes Contracting Changes to Citizens Property Insurance for More Accountability

October 7th, 2010|Daily News|

Florida CFO Alex Sink today sent a letter to Scott Wallace, President and Executive Director of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., outlining proposed changes to Citizens' procurement policy and contracting procedures. Read the entire story here

Insurance law to boost international business

October 4th, 2010|Daily News|

As reported by the Cayman Islands News, following the long awaited passage of the new insurance law, the legislation has been welcomed by members of the financial sector who say it puts Cayman is a position to meet market demand for a diverse range of reinsurance products. It is hoped that he modernisation of the [...]