In the eyes of consumers and insurance groups, the massive property insurance bill that passed during the waning hours of the 2010 legislative session is a study in compromise.

Market and intelligence assessment tools now are available to insurance companies with the announcement of an alliance between Structured Stream LLC and Oxxford Information Technology.

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of "A" (Excellent) of super regional property-casualty insurance carrier The Main Street America Group and its five wholly owned subsidiaries.

AvMed Health Plans has received the CAQH Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE) certification seal.

Josephina "Jo" Browne, CPSR, of Insurance Resources, LLC in St. Petersburg, was presented with the PIA-Florida CSR of the Year Award at the recent PIA Agent Expo 2010 in Orlando.

Nathan Gorham has joined Clearwater Underwriters, where he will underwrite property and casualty business and supervise the underwriting of all excess flood and professional liability.

Mike Moran has been named managing director of national specialty brokerage business and eastern region executive for Bliss & Glennon, Inc.

Florida CFO Alex Sink has formed an Advisory Council on Risk Management. Council meetings will be held twice a year in person, with conference call meetings as needed to advise the CFO and the Division of Risk Management.