Annuity probes drop in Florida — sparking questions
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OIR to Review Life & Annuity Claims Practices
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has announced a public hearing at which it will investigate claims settlement practices in the life and annuity industry. The OIR has directed that representatives of two insurers appear in Tallahassee on May 19 to address its concerns, and OIR advises that it continues to examine other insurers. According […]
CFO Atwater Obtains $76 million Judgment Against Owner of Insolvent Insurer
On April 13, 2011, a judgment for more than $76 million was handed down by the Complex Litigation Division of the Miami-Dade Circuit Court against the former owners of Aries Insurance Company. The judgment announced by CFO Atwater, follows an extensive investigation by the Department of Financial Services (Department) that determined that Marcos Fraynd and […]
Florida lawmakers try again to put brakes on auto insurance fraud
Unscrupulous pain clinics to blame for auto insurance fraud
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Hands Off, Adam Putnam and Other Cabinet Members Tell Rick Scott
New era dawns in Tallahassee
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GOP cements influence as Cabinet members take office
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New Financial Services Commission Takes the Reins
The new year marks a new beginning for Florida’s Financial Services Commission. Under Florida’s regulatory structure, the Governor and Cabinet make up the four-member Financial Services Commission. This collegial body has rulemaking authority for the Office of Insurance Regulation and Office of Financial Regulation. In addition, the Financial Services Commission is responsible for employing the […]