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Property-insurance reform package could harm consumers
To sell the public on its property-insurance reform package, which amounts to a great big gift to the companies that write your policies, legislators are — big surprise — telling homeowners how it’s a present for them.
Property insurance reform reappears
TALLAHASSEE — Stymied last session by an election-year veto, backers of proposals to bolster the property insurance market said Tuesday they’ll return with a similar package of changes, but likely won’t include sweeteners added in an unsuccessful attempt to earn Gov. Charlie Crist’s support.
8 Crist vetoes overridden
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature christened a new era of conservative government Tuesday, flexing its newfound muscle by overriding eight vetoes in a half-day special session.
Future Composition of Financial Services Commission Still Unclear
With a little more than a month to go until the general election, the races to determine the future makeup of Florida’s Financial Services Commission appear they will go down to the wire. Under Florida’s unique regulatory structure, the Financial Services Commission consisting of the Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture, …
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Oil spill special session not likely
As a House panel wrapped up its work on Monday, chances for a September oil spill special session appeared to be slim and none. “I’m not advocating, from my perspective, that a special session is necessary,” said Rep. Matt Hudson, R-Naples, the leader of one of the half dozen working groups set up by the …
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Insurance rate veto makes matters worse
It is troubling to read how Floridians are having to choose between paying higher insurance premiums or moving out of Florida (“Homeowners hit with higher insurance premiums,” July 9). But, as Florida carries the most hurricane risk of all other states combined, insurance here will never be cheap.
Special drilling session set
TALLAHASSEE – In a dramatic political gamble, Gov. Charlie Crist has called state lawmakers back to Tallahassee to pass a state constitutional amendment banning oil drilling near Florida’s shoreline.
Governor Crist Calls for Special Session
On Thursday, July 8, Governor Charlie Crist called for a special session to consider adding a constitutional amendment on the November ballot banning offshore drilling in Florida waters. The session would run from July 20 to July 23. “I feel a compelling duty to protect Florida,” Crist said in his press conference from Tallahassee. It …
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EDITORIAL: Vetoing reality
June 08, 2010 08:01:00 AM Gov. Charlie Crist thinks Florida’s property insurance market is doing just swell as is. And why wouldn’t he? He helped make it what it is today, so it’s in his interest to promote that fiction. The reality, though, should make everyone less sanguine. Crist last week vetoed yet another insurance …
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Crist vetoes insurance bill; Atwater blasts governor saying he "mischaracterized" bill
TALLAHASSEE — Deepening an already substantial rift between himself and the legislature, Gov. Charlie Crist tonight vetoed a property insurance bill saying it would likely increase rates. “I am most concerned about the expansion of the current expedited rate filing procedure for property insurers that makes it easier to increase Floridians’ premiums. During these very …
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Governor Kills "Cost Drivers" Bill
Senate Bill 2044 became the primary property insurance bill during the 2010 legislative session, particularly for issues relating to residential insurance. The bill reflected input from a variety of interested parties, including the Office of Insurance Regulation, the insurance industry, the trial bar, and public adjusters. Although a number of parties commented after the session …
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EDITORIAL: Looking for relief
May 21, 2010 08:00 AM Now that he’s declared himself a newborn independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, Gov. Charlie Crist seemingly has searched for opportunities to position his thumb on the tip of his nose and wiggle his four fingers at Republican legislators. However, with regard to a new property insurance bill, he should …
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Bill before Crist eases rate hikes, curbs payouts
By Julie Patel Sun-Sentinel Staff Writer Updated: 10:16 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2010 Posted: 10:15 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2010 A bill that could raise some insurance premiums for property owners and reduce the costs of processing claims for insurance companies is waiting for Gov. Charlie Crist’s signature or veto. What’s unclear is what Crist – now an independent U.S. Senate candidate – will do. …
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Crist wields mighty veto pen
By Josh Hafenbrack, Sun Sentinel 4:59 p.m. EDT, May 8, 2010 TALLAHASSEE He may be a lame duck governor with no political party, but Charlie Crist has one big weapon in his arsenal: the veto pen. Expect him to use it. The governor appears to be poised to issue some high-profile vetoes this spring. Crist …
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