Yearly Archives: <span>2006</span>

W.Va. Commissioner Cline Tells Big ‘I’ about Fraud Unit’s status; group hears catastrophe tips

David Daniel gives tips about how independent agents can prepare for disasters. The Insurance Commission’s status was discussed by Commissioner Jane Cline, and J. David Daniel, a member of the Big “I” executive committee gave tips about how independent insurance …

By Patricia A. Borowski

While Congress’ insurance regulatory reform efforts appear stalled as 2006 begins, it is important to note that the states continue to move forward. These efforts require all the states to continue to move their efforts ahead in concert-as they have …

Editor’s Note: 72 days and counting until

Legislators are meeting across the Southeast to discuss a wide variety of insurance issues: Proposals in Florida would designate hurricane tax revenue to help pay for hurricane repairs; there are a dozen proposals in Georgia, including one to give a …

Booker T. Washington Insurance goes into receivership

Alabama-based Booker T. Washington Insurance Company has voluntarily submitted to being placed into receivership in Jefferson County Circuit Court, Commissioner Walter A. Bell announced. “I am pleased with the leadership of Booker T. Washington Insurance Com-pany for working with us …

Fla. Insurance Council to push mitigation efforts

FIC supports efforts to strengthen the Florida Uniform Statewide Building Code by requiring shutters, impact-resistant glass or other opening protections on all new construction where winds of 120 miles or greater have been calculated as likely during a hurricane. News …

W.Va.: $1.89M in workers’ comp claims outstanding

West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Jane L. Cline issued a reminder to West Virginia employers last week saying they will be subject to penalties and repercussions if they fail to pay workers’ compensation premiums. The West Virginia Insurance Commission released statistics …

NAMIC supports sunset of Fla. no-fault auto law

supports “Floridians for Lower Insurance Costs,” a coalition of concerned citizens, and opposes the reinstatement of the no-fault auto insurance law and will state its position to the Florida Legislature, which continues through May 5. Legislators began their sessions March …

NAMIC opposes bill’s renewal

FLA. NO-FAULT TO SUNSET IN 2007 W.Va. cites 1,794 employers TALKING TO STATE LEGISLATORS S.C., Fla. plan Big ‘I’ days Fla. Legislature in Session Insurance Council pushes mitigation, supports state-wide building codes W. Va. Commissioner Cline Reports to Big ‘I’ …

News Currents

Property issues to dominate Florida Legislature Measures aimed at improving the property insurance market dominated the insurance agenda as the Florida Legislature convened March 7, according to the American Insurance Associa-tion. Legislators will also debate whether to allow next year’s …

Legislative issues affecting insurance agents will be discussed by guest speaker Rep. Dennis A. Ross, D-Lakeland and other industry leaders during the March 29 to 30 Annual Legislative “Fly-In” being held in Tallahassee by the Florida Association of Insurance Agents. …