Sam Miller

• Signing Off

  By Joan E. Collier, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  November 28, 2011

  I come bearing sad tidings. After 27 years as Florida’s voice for the insurance industry, Florida Underwriter is shutting down. This will be our last issue.

• Florida’s Insurance Regulatory Environment Earns “F” From Research Group

  By Joan E. Collier, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 28, 2011

  Florida is once again given the lowest ranking of all states from The Heartland Institute. Its state-created property insurance carrier drew heavy criticism.

• PIP Bills Crash in Florida

  By Joan E. Collier, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 26, 2011

  Despite support from Florida's regulator, CFO, major insurance groups and even some consumer groups, the bills to curb PIP fraud have run into a massive roadblock.

• Does Not Play Well With Others

  By Joan E. Collier, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 3, 2011

  During his campaign, Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed himself (and indeed is conducting himself now) as the consummate CEO. In the weeks since taking office, he has tried to conduct “the people’s business” by edict. It is not going well.

• Fla. OIR Report Points To Healthy, Competitive Workers' Comp. Market

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  January 5, 2011

  Florida's workers' compensation market remains competitive and affordable, and with a few exceptions, coverage is available to employers, according to an annual report from the state's regulator.

• 2010 Leaves Florida's Property Market... Blowing in The Wind

  By Gary Fineout  |  December 1, 2010

  For the fifth year in a row, Florida -- considered a major segment of "hurricane alley" -- has avoided the devastating damages that come with the vicious storms.

• GOP Election Does Not Guarantee Veto Overrides

  By Gary Fineout  |  December 1, 2010

  On Nov. 16, Florida legislators returned to Tallahassee for a quick three-hour special session during which many hoped they would take up measures dealing with both workers' compensation and property insurance.

• Florida Insurance Council Seats New Board

  By Staff Writer  |  July 1, 2010

  Humana, Inc., Government Relations Regional Director Harry Spring has been elected chair of the Florida Insurance Council (FIC) for a one-year term.

• Gov. Crist Vetoes Florida Property Bill, But Signs New Commercial Lines Rate Regs

  By Joan E. Collier, PropertyCasualty360.com, Joan E. Collier, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 7, 2010

  Despite the urgings of Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty and other state leaders, Gov. Charlie Crist has vetoed an omnibus property insurance bill passed at the close of the 2010 legislative session.

• Crist Vetoes Florida Property Insurance Bill

  By Joan E. Collier, PropertyCasualty360.com, Joan E. Collier, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 2, 2010

  Despite the urgings of Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty and others, Gov. Charlie Crist has vetoed the state's omnibus property insurance bill passed at the close of the 2010 legislative session.