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Sun Sentinel: Christian R. Cámara: Hurricane fund is hurting insurers in Florida
Advocates of expanding or retaining The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (CAT Fund) at its current level are either misguided or knowingly peddling false coverage. Allstate’s Florida unit, Castle Key Insurance, serves as a perfect example. It received a 14.9 percent statewide average rate increase, only to receive a “B-minus” rating from A.M. Best — and […]
The Epoch Times: Congress Agrees on Fiscal Plan; Difficult Decisions Still Ahead
WASHINGTON—It was beyond the 11th hour when Congress finally reached an agreement on a plan to address the fiscal cliff Tuesday, Jan. 1. But agree they did, with enough House Republicans approving the Senate proposal for the bill to pass. While it is positive that one hurdle has been crossed, there are plenty more to […]
Florida Voices: Hurricane Fund Is Hurting Insurers in Florida
Advocates of expanding or retaining The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (CAT Fund) at its current level are either misguided or knowingly peddling false coverage. Allstate’s Florida unit, Castle Key Insurance, serves as a perfect example. It received a 14.9 percent statewide average rate increase, only to receive a “B-minus” rating from A.M. Best—and that is […]
Tampa Bay Times: Cat fund disaster
Advocates of expanding or retaining the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (CAT Fund) at its current level are either misguided or knowingly peddling false coverage. Allstate’s Florida unit, Castle Key Insurance, serves as a perfect example. It received a 14.9 percent statewide average rate increase, only to receive a “B-minus” rating from A.M. Best — and […]
WGCU Radio: Hendry, Glades High School Students To Benefit From STEM Training
If a new program succeeds in its mission, high school students in Hendry and Glades counties will be better prepared to enter the workforce in fields related to science, technology, match and engineering. Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida is partnering with the University of Tampa in an effort to improve education in STEM (Science, […]
Florida Today: Guest column: Sandy should be our wake-up call
Superstorm Sandy left behind vast devastation and a chilling reminder of the powerful destruction just one act of Mother Nature can exact on our nation. Sandy’s wrath left more than 100 people dead and 8 million more without power for weeks. Insured damage estimates continue to climb and are projected to top $20 billion, with […]
WFSU: Teachers Become Science And Math “Masters” At Training Program
Lisa Phillips teaches 7th grade math at Florida State University’s lab school. Right now the topic is Integers and proportions are the lesson of the day. Phillips says she’s always looking for new and interesting ways to teach her students. The former meteorologist-turned middle school math teacher says she gets bored with always doing things […]
Florida Voices: Florida Needs More and Better STEM Teachers
Enhancing our state’s focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) has been the topic of much discussion for quite a while. What we are now seeing is a broader recognition of the important role STEM can play in our economy as demand for qualified employees grows and as business and industry groups become increasingly […]