LTC 285-2006 Special Session on Property and Casualty Insurance Reform
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 285-2006
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
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FROM:
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE:
November 29, 2006
SUBJECT: Special Session on Property and Casualty Insurance Reform
The purpose of this LTC is to inform the Mayor and City Commission that a special session
of the Florida Legislature has been scheduled in order to begin an effort to restructure
Florida's property insurance market. The special session will begin on January 16, 2007,
and was announced by Governor-elect Charlie Crist, Senate President Ken Pruitt, and
House Speaker Marco Rubio.
According to the press release, the Senate, House, and Governor-elect will work with
Governor Bush and Chief Financial Officer-elect Alex Sink to develop a comprehensive
reform plan with the goal of increasing competition, lowering rates, providing incentives for
preparedness, and creating greater transparency for consumers.
The Property and Casualty Insurance Reform Committee appointed by Governor Bush has
released its report of recommendations, which may be accessed at
www.mvfloridainsurancereform.com. The Administration is reviewing the report, and
anticipates a discussion of the recommendations by the Neighborhoods Committee in
December, for the purpose of establishing the City's insurance-related legislative priorities
for both the Special Session and the 2007 regular session of the Florida Legislature.
If you have any questions or comments, or would like a copy of the Reform Committee's
report, please let me know.
JMG/HF/kc
c: Executive Staff
Kevin Crowder, Economic Development Division Director
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