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New Year to Bring Continued Discussion of Property Issues

New Year to Bring Continued Discussion of Property Issues

The beginning of a new year always brings with it an acceleration of Florida’s consideration of key public policy issues affecting the insurance industry.  Activity in Tallahassee slows down in the second half of December, soon followed by the realization that the next legislation will be here quickly.  For the property insurance industry, this means […]

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FHCF Right-Sizing Debate Results in No Changes

FHCF Right-Sizing Debate Results in No Changes

The legislature entered the 2013 session talking about reducing the amount of reimbursement capacity provided by the FHCF.  It leaves Tallahassee without changing the limits at all, but not for lack of thorough discussion of the issue. Lawmakers interested in reducing the state’s assessment exposure urged a reduction in the FHCF to be phased-in over […]

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FHCF Right-Sizing Becomes Bite-Sized

FHCF Right-Sizing Becomes Bite-Sized

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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FHCF Seeks to Avoid “Over-Exposure”

FHCF Seeks to Avoid “Over-Exposure”

Several months ago, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) released a proposal to gradually reduce the FHCF’s exposure to ensure it is able to meet its obligations to insurers.  Jack Nicholson of the FHCF recently referred to moving from the current position in which the FHCF might meet its obligations, or hopes to meet its […]

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