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The Foreseeable Consequences of SB 1372

The Foreseeable Consequences of SB 1372

A proposal to reduce the size of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) remains under consideration in the Florida Senate in the form of SB 1372.  A similar proposal exists in the House of Representatives but has not advanced thus far in the 2012 legislative session. This proposal, which has been termed the FHCF “right-sizing” […]

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Surplus Lines Insurers Might Gain Right to Write Citizens Policies

Surplus Lines Insurers Might Gain Right to Write Citizens Policies

The Florida House of Representatives has advanced its version of the proposal allowing surplus lines insurers to take policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, leaving the issue in the hands of the Senate.  By a vote of 66-48, the House passed HB 245 allowing surplus lines insurers meeting certain requirements to enter into Consent Orders […]

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House Committee to Consider Bill to Help Market

House Committee to Consider Bill to Help Market

The House insurance and banking subcommittee today considers a bill (HB 1127) that has broad support and would be one component of restoring private sector interest in the Florida property insurance market.  The bill would reduce Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s reliance on so-called regular assessments in favor of emergency assessments.  The difference, of course, is […]

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Insurance & Banking Subcommittee to Review FHCF Proposal

Insurance & Banking Subcommittee to Review FHCF Proposal

The Insurance & Banking Subcommittee of the Florida House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a workshop today to consider proposals for shrinking the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.  Jack Nicholson of the FHCF has advanced a proposal that will reduce the size of the FHCF, increase the industry’s retention, and increase the cost of FHCF […]

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Legislature Considers Surplus Lines Insurers for Citizens Depopulation

Legislature Considers Surplus Lines Insurers for Citizens Depopulation

 Both chambers of the Florida legislature are advancing bills that would surplus lines insurers to remove policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.  As Citizens’ policy count continues to skyrocket, the legislature is looking for opportunities to attract insurers that might be interested in its policies. Opponents of the bill have questioned whethere it contains enough protections for […]

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