Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Archives - Page 8 of 19

FHCF Right-Sizing Becomes Bite-Sized

Published on: April 21st, 2013 | Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

Discussions about the proper size of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund have been intense throughout the 2013 legislative session. The FHCF proposed last year that it should be reduced in size to better ensure it can meet its reimbursement obligations to insurers. However, last year’s proposal called for changes that were too significant and would […]

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Omnibus Bill Advances Through House, Goes to Senate

Published on: April 20th, 2013 | Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The so-called omnibus bill (HB 635) has passed the House of Representatives by a 100-17 margin and has been referred to the Florida Senate. The bill addresses a wide range of insurance matters, consisting primarily of issues that generally are thought not to be controversial. The range of issues covered by the bill includes: Extending […]

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Cat Fund bill moves in House, but stalled in Senate

Published on: April 11th, 2013 | The Florida Current

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Bill Newton: Support Cat Fund reform bill

Published on: April 9th, 2013 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Scope of FHCF Still Unclear as Session Goes On

Published on: April 2nd, 2013 | Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The size of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund in future years continues to be a widely discussed issue in the current legislative session. We have now reached the halfway point but it is still unclear how this issue will play out. Jack Nicholson of the FHCF advocated a reduction in the FHCF’s size last year […]

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