In addition to the customary annual update on service contract laws, regulatory actions and civil cases, attendees at the WCM Conference this year will get a detailed look at the CFPB and a snapshot of how service contract regulations work in Canada. At this year’s Warranty Chain Management Conference in San Diego, it
The Federal Insurance Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a report on insurance regulation. You may read the entire report as .pdf here or view it at the department of treasury website here.
The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season officially comes to a close at midnight on Saturday,November 30, and Mother Nature has again spared Florida from a major storm. Here at Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, we have been busy taking advantage of that good fortune. Citizens’ overall exposure has dropped 33 percent in
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty today announced a $3.3 million life claim settlement agreement has been reached with two companies (Midland National Life Insurance Company and North American Company for Life and Health Insurance) who are collectively referred to as “Midland.” The settlement agreement with Midland and
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty today announced a $4 million life claim settlement agreement has been reached with two companies (Aviva Life & Annuity Company and Aviva Life & Annuity Company of New York) who are collectively referred to as “Aviva.” The settlement agreement with Aviva and
“Most health insurers in Florida have already voluntarily extended coverage for affected policyholders through 2014. However, for those companies that did not, the Office pledges to work with any company that chooses to continue coverage in accordance with the President’s transitional policy, and to facilitate the continuation of coverage for Floridians.”
Extended coverage could pay off if your phone, laptop or tablet meets with an accident. 1. The dog ate my smart phone. In a recent survey of 1,000 parents, half said their kids had damaged a laptop, tablet or smart phone. Pets do their share of mischief, too. Plus, plenty
September is Life Insurance Awareness month and NAIFA Florida recently received a proclamation from Governor Rick Scott, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. Jeff Atwater, Florida’s CFO, presented the official resolution to NAIFA Florida President Jim Koburger, Tim Meenan, and other representatives in
TALLAHASSEE, FLA., SEPT. 11, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — In the aftermath of the Great Recession, American motorists are hanging onto their cars longer – and with the rising cost of repairs to keep those vehicles on the road, the Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) says there’s never been more reason to get a
As home price rebound in a recovering housing economy, more sellers are purchasing extended home warranties (also called service contracts) to give themselves a competitive edge. “Securing your home with an extended warranty is a great way to set yourself apart from other sellers,” said Tim Meenan, Executive Director of