January 6, 2012
The state’s annual report on workers’ compensation insurance says Florida’s market is “competitive,” and availability of coverage is not a significant problem. The Office of Insurance Regulation issued the report. The clean bill of health contrasts with problems plaguing Florida’s …
December 14, 2011
A Florida workers’ compensation insurer has reached a deal with a California company to underwrite its workers’ compensation policies through its Florida agency-owned captive program. Zurich Financial Services Group recently announced that through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zurich American Insurance Co., …
November 30, 2011
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to four years in a Florida prison and ordered to pay more than $3.1 million in restitution after pleading guilty in a workers’ compensation fraud case, according to officials. Florida Chief Financial Officer …
November 29, 2011
Florida officials are looking for ways to reduce the state government’s workers’ compensation costs and considering changing some mandates that grant first responders automatic benefits and reducing prescription drug costs. Florida Division of Risk Management Director R.J Castellanos told the …
October 25, 2011
Employers in Florida will be paying more for workers’ compensation coverage next year following the state insurance chief’s approval of an 8.9 percent statewide average rate hike. Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty said that he will approve the 8.9 percent …
October 13, 2011
Florida employers could have to pay more in workers’ compensation premiums if regulators go along with a proposed statewide average 8.9 percent rate hike. The rate change may also trigger legislative action to clamp down on doctor-dispensed drugs and the …