Florida next insurance commissioner likely Palm Harbor man
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Governor Rick Scott
Editorial: Keep consumers first under new Florida insurance chief
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Gov. Scott to sue feds over Medicaid expansion
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Florida Bill Allowing Electronic Insurance Documents Sent to Governor
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Viewpoint: Hurricane taxes fade as we ring in 2015
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Scott, Crist differ on property insurance
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Tax Cut Package Includes Break for Hurricane Supplies
A $105 million tax cut package passed by the legislature on the last day of session includes a break from sales taxes for consumers purchasing hurricane preparedness supplies as the 2014 hurricane season approaches. Consumers buying hurricane supplies between May 31 and June 8 will be able to do so free from sales tax, assuming […]
Gun Discrimination Bill Headed to Governor
The Florida House of Representatives passed SB 424 by 74-44 margin, sending the bill to Governor Rick Scott. The bill prohibits any personal lines property or auto insurer from refusing to issue or renew a policy, or charging a differential rate, based upon the policyholder’s lawful ownership, possession or use of a firearm. The new […]
Vehicle Registration Fee Cuts Set to Pass
Later today Governor Rick Scott is expected to sign a bill that will reduce vehicle registration fees that were increased in 2009. Unlike last year, however, the fee rollback is not tied to a repeal of insurers’ salary credit against the premium tax. When the proposal surfaced last year, some legislators sought to fund it by eliminating the credit insurers […]
Florida, Alabama Officials Back Mississippi’s Suit Over Flood Insurance
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