Florida Insurance Council - Covering Florida Since 1962
NCCI Update: COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know – Frequently Asked Questions By NCCI Insights May 20, 2020 NCCI has received numerous questions in the last few weeks regarding COVID-19 and the impact it may have on the workers compensation industry. These frequently asked questions (FAQs) are intended to be the start…
STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-112 (Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery) WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on April 3, 2020, I issued Executive…
STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-111 (Limited Extension of Essential Services and Activities and Vacation Rental Prohibition) WHEREAS, Executive Order 20-87 expires on May 1, 2020, unless extended; and WHEREAS, Executive Order 20-91 expires on May 1, 2020, unless extended Read more
Meenan: Governor DeSantis issues plan for Phase 1 of reopen Florida By: Joy Ryan, Meenan P.A. On April 29, 2020, Governor DeSantis had a press conference announcing what he called a small, deliberate and methodical step to reopening Florida. The Governor laid out his first steps for reopening Florida, phase 1, which will begin Monday,…
An Ounce of Prevention Could Save Billions. Reduce your flood risks WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) — In the last 10 years, flooding cost the U.S. $40.3 billion in damages. This does not include the damage associated with tropical cyclones, which represented an additional $431.3 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). NAIC…
Ray Blacklidge is a part owner, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of American Traditions Insurance Company who serves as the company’s legislative, legal and corporate governance leader. We profiled Ray to discover more about his remarkable career and the success he has effortlessly achieved throughout the years. Read more
COVID-19 and Workers Compensation:Modeling Potential ImpactsThe novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a public health emergency in the United States in late January 2020, followed by the World Health Organization’s pandemic designation on March 11, 2020. As the crisis began to unfold, policymakers and the insurance industry began to question the impact COVID-19 would have on…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2020 Department of Revenue Extends Due Dates for Certain Corporate Income Tax Returns and Payments TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Revenue Executive Director Jim Zingale issued an emergency order to extend filing deadlines for certain Florida corporate income tax (CIT) payments and returns. Order of Emergency Waiver/Deviation #20-52-DOR-003 extends…