Additional scolding on faulty ethics came from Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist via proposed ethics legislation aimed at officials who work for public/private agencies in the state. His
Among the suggestions were: removing exemptions in the state's building codes to weaken claims in the future; allowing homeowners tax-free savings to use for hurricane expenses; and encouraging
Ever visited the antiquated Florida Underwriter web site before? We thought not. The seldom-updated site needed a dusting off (read: a makeover of the extreme variety) to bring it into the 21st
The October resignation of Michael Colodny, outside general counsel for Citizens Property Insurance seemed to push the already stretched envelope of troubles at Citizens. This latest event was met
Janet Moore, CPCU, CIC, of Oswald Trippe and Company, has been elected president of the Lee County Association of Inde-pendent Insurance Agents for 2005-2006. A member of LCAIIA for the past ten
Omega Insurance Company of Gainesville and various entities within Allstate received revised financial strength ratings (FSRs) following reviews by A.M. Best. Omega had its FSR of A- (Excellent)
Professional Risk Solutions, a New Jersey-based wholesale brokerage insurance firm specializing in executive and professional liability insurance products, recently opened a full-service office in
Jim Paul, a veteran insurance underwriter and account manager, joined the staff of Swett & Crawford in Clearwater, the nation's largest wholesaler, as a casualty broker. He brings nearly two decades
Rick Stein has joined Lakeland-based Lanier Upshaw as co-CEO and co-managing director to help spearhead Lanier Upshaw's Jacksonville and Tampa expansions. He is the former president and CEO of
Bogusz has built a career in insurance for over 25 years, holding management and ownership positions in several area agencies. He holds Florida insurance licenses in life, property and casualty,