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67 Apply to Become State’s Next Insurance Commissioner

industry-newsBy SiteMGR April 18, 2016

Peter Schorsch SPB Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet now have 67 names to pick from for state Insurance Commissioner. They decided to take more applications for the job after the March 29 Cabinet meeting, setting an April 15 application deadline. Scott and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater had each favored two different candidates: Retired executive Jeffrey Bragg and state Rep. Bill Hager, a former Iowa insurance commissioner, respectively. Scott and…

New Legislation Allows Consumer Use of Autonomous Cars in Florida

consumer cornerBy SiteMGR April 14, 2016

WFTV Channel 9 ORLANDO, Fla. — New legislation was passed last week that allows Florida drivers to buy and use autonomous cars. Florida has paved the road for technology, allowing researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to test autonomous car. After years of testing, researchers concluded the cars are safer. “I think it’s going to profoundly…

After State GOP Reforms, One Staffer Fronts Big-Money Expenses

political newsBy SiteMGR April 14, 2016

By Matt Dixon 5:32 a.m. | Apr. 14, 2016 follow this reporter Follow: feed TALLAHASSEE — The Republican Party of Florida’s facelift over the past 15 months has left some of the party’s biggest power brokers on the sidelines, and has revamped how the state GOP both raises and spends donor cash. The most salient…

Tallahassee Players Funnel Money to Political Committees

political newsBy SiteMGR April 14, 2016

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 13, 2016………. Millions of dollars poured into Florida’s political system during the first three months of 2016, with huge chunks coming from business groups and industries such as utilities and insurers. But much of the money didn’t go directly to candidates or to…

Ander Crenshaw’s Retirement Brings a Flurry of Interest from Potential Replacements

political newsBy SiteMGR April 14, 2016

Jockeying starts for U.S. House run By Tia Mitchell, Andrew Pantazi and Nate Monroe Wed, Apr 13, 2016 @ 5:57 pm | updated Wed, Apr 13, 2016 @ 7:27 pm Within hours of Rep. Ander Crenshaw’s announcement he wouldn’t run for re-election, speculation quickly spread about which of the many prominent Republicans would replace him.…

Action 9: Orange County Man Says Roofing Company Hijacked His Insurance Claim

AOB News Stories, AOB PIFF Press Kit, Assignment of Benefits, industry-news, PIFF PrioritiesBy SiteMGR April 14, 2016

ORLANDO,Fla. — An Orange County man says a roofing company hijacked his insurance claim for hail damage that didn’t exist. Tony Annunziato blames the company for a questionable inspection and threats to sue his insurance company. He said he had a small roof leak, but an inspector from ELR Restoration claimed there was much more. “They said hail damage, there…

Rep. Ander Crenshaw Not Running for Re-Election

political newsBy SiteMGR April 13, 2016

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Republican U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw will not be running for re-election in November, according to a statement released on Wednesday. “After a great deal of reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election this fall. Representing the Congressional District where my family has lived for four generations has been a tremendous privilege. …

Gov. Scott Signs Bill to Aid Life Insurance Beneficiaries

consumer cornerBy SiteMGR April 13, 2016

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed a bill that supporters say will help make certain that people receive life-insurance benefits after family members die. The bill (SB 966), sponsored by Senate Banking and Insurance Chairwoman Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, and Rep. Bill Hager, R-Delray Beach, involves requirements for insurers to use what…

People In and Out of Citizens Property Insurance Had a Bad Year in the Florida Legislature

consumer corner, industry-newsBy SiteMGR April 7, 2016

TALLAHASSEE — There is little relief coming for homeowners facing crushing rate increases after being nudged (some would say shoved) out of the state-run property insurance company. And those left in Citizens Property Insurance Corp. could be facing big increases of their own because of another failure in the Legislature. In short, it was a…

Vacationers Concerned About Extreme Weather, Political Unrest, Viruses Can Turn To Travel Insurance For Financial And Personal Assistance

consumer cornerBy SiteMGR April 6, 2016

Six Questions To Help Consumers Decide When To Purchase Travel Insurance April 5, 2016 NEW YORK, April 6, 2016 — Travel insurance can’t prevent bad things from happening on a vacation, but it may be able to protect your financial investment, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). “For many consumers worried that an extreme…

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