Tennessee Gov. Haslam Offers Compromise on Damages Cap March 27, 2011 By Lucas L. Johnson II Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has offered a compromise on his proposal to limit lawsuit damages, drafting a change to the...
Florida Hears First Community’s Home Rates; OKs Dwelling Increase March 27, 2011 Florida regulators held a public hearing last week to consider the First Community Insurance Co.’s request to raise its homeowner...
North Carolina Debates More Fines on Drivers Using Cell Phones March 25, 2011 By Gary D. Robertson North Carolina lawmakers already have banned young drivers from using cell phones and everyone else from texting or emails while...
Former U.S. Sen. Thompson Opposes Tennessee Governor’s Damages Cap March 25, 2011 By Lucas L. Johnson II Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson says legislation that seeks to limit monetary damages from lawsuits in Tennessee is unnecessary and...
PMA Names Spina as Vice President in Atlanta Branch March 24, 2011 PMA Companies announced that Mario Spina has been appointed to serve as the branch vice president of the insurer’s Atlanta,...
Florida’s Homewise, First Home Insurance Companies to Merge March 24, 2011 Two of Florida’s domestic insurance companies have announced that they plan to merge. Homewise Insurance Co. and First Home Insurance...
Florida Homeowners Insurers Seek ‘Flex-Rating’ Up to 15% March 24, 2011 Florida lawmakers are considering giving homeowners insurers more flexibility to raise rates. The Florida Senate and Banking Insurance Committee recently...
Florida Lawmakers Take Two-Pronged Approach to Insurance Reform March 23, 2011 By Michael Adams Tort reform and fraud have become the two big targets as Florida lawmakers are finally gearing up to tackle the...
First Community Seeks 23% Florida Homeowners Insurance Rate Hike March 22, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson A group of Florida homeowners could see a double-digit increase in their property premiums if regulators go along with their...
Texas Broker Bowen, Miclette & Britt Acquires Florida Agency March 22, 2011 Texas-based insurance broker Bowen, Miclette & Britt Inc. has expanded into the Florida market though the acquisition of Huckleberry Sibley...