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11/19/2009 CFO SINK COMMENDS HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR $100 MILLION GRANT AWARD
11/19/2009 CFO SINK NAMES TAMMY TESTON AS NEW CHIEF OF STAFF
11/18/2009 CFO SINK CALLS ON LEGISLATURE TO USE MORE FEDERAL FUNDS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
11/18/2009 CFO SINK SWEEPS JOBSITES TO PROTECT FLORIDA WORKERS, CRACKS DOWN ON 55 EMPLOYERS
11/16/2009 CFO SINK NAMES DANIEL FASCIANO AS NEW DIRECTOR OF TREASURY
11/13/2009 CFO SINK ENCOURAGES FLORIDIANS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SENIOR PROTECTION DURING NATIONAL CAREGIVERS MONTH
11/10/2009 ON VETERANS DAY, CFO SINK HONORS THOSE WHO BRAVELY SERVED
11/09/2009 CFO SINK BRIEFED ON TROPICAL STORM IDA AT NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
11/09/2009 CFO SINK OPENS UP HER 1-800 STORM LINE IN ADVANCE OF TROPICAL STORM IDA LANDFALL
11/05/2009 CFO SINK VISITS WITH WORKERS AFTER HELPING KEEP THEIR MUCH-NEEDED JOBS IN HIALEAH
11/05/2009 CFO SINK TAKES LEAD ON ENCOURAGING SMALL BUSINESS LENDING, COMMENDS FDIC CHANGES
11/04/2009 CFO SINK APPLAUDS DIVISION OF INSURANCE FRAUD WORK ON “MORTGAGE FRAUD SURGE”
11/03/2009 CFO SINK SUPPORTS SUIT AGAINST INTERNET TRAVEL COMPANIES
11/03/2009 CFO SINK CALLS FOR BETTER PROTECTIONS AGAINST ABUSIVE DEBT COLLECTORS, BRINGS TOGETHER OFFICES INVOLVED
10/30/2009 JUDGE APPROVES PLAN TO OFFER RENEWAL COVERAGE TO AMERICAN KEYSTONE POLICYHOLDERS
10/27/2009 CFO SINK APPLAUDS OPENING OF SOLAR ENERGY CENTER, WELCOMES $200 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FLORIDA
10/26/2009 SOLD! CFO SINK’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION NETS RECORD $1.24 MILLION
10/23/2009 CFO SINK SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS LENDING INITIATIVE TO HELP CREATE JOBS IN FLORIDA
10/23/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF BOYNTON BEACH MAN FOR STAGED CAR ACCIDENT
10/19/2009 CFO SINK OFFERS TIPS TO FIGHT ID THEFT DURING NATIONAL ‘PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY WEEK’
10/19/2009 CFO SINK TALKS ABOUT SOLUTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS AT HOUSING HELP ROUNDTABLE
10/16/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES THIRD ARREST OF PUBLIC ADJUSTER FOR PREYING ON SENIORS
10/12/2009 AMERICAN KEYSTONE INSURANCE COMPANY ORDERED INTO RECEIVERSHIP FOR LIQUIDATION
10/08/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES SECOND ARREST OF MIAMI AGENT FOR STEALING $14 MILLION WITH FAKE INSURANCE CONTRACTS
10/08/2009 COUNTY CHAMPION AWARD PRESENTED TO CFO SINK
10/07/2009 CFO SINK CALLS FOR RECOMMENDATION OF SBA REFORMS, PLANS TO ATTEND INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
10/06/2009 CFO SINK: CHECK FOR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY BEFORE STATEWIDE AUCTION
10/05/2009 CFO SINK URGES SAFETY STEPS DURING 2009 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
10/02/2009 CFO SINK PROMOTES FLORIDA TO FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATOR ON EVE OF APPLICATION DEADLINE
10/01/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST, CONFESSION OF CHURCH ARSONIST
09/30/2009 CFO SINK: GUILTY PLEA BY SENIOR SCAMMER SHOWS NEED FOR BETTER PROTECTIONS
09/29/2009 CFO SINK’S PROPOSED SBA OVERSIGHT REFORMS DELAYED
09/28/2009 CFO SINK SENDS LETTER TO GOVERNOR CALLING FOR TIMELY ACTION ON CLEMENCY ERRORS
09/28/2009 CFO SINK RETURNS $1.2 MILLION TO DELRAY BEACH SENIORS SCAMMED OUT OF LIFE SAVINGS
09/27/2009 CFO SINK STATEMENT ON YOM KIPPUR
09/23/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY MAN FOR INSUFFICIENT WORKERS’ COMP COVERAGE
09/18/2009 CFO SINK STATEMENT ON ROSH HASHANAH
09/17/2009 STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK ANNOUNCES 4TH ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
09/15/2009 CFO SINK CHALLENGES TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER REFORMS FOR IMPROVED SBA OVERSIGHT
09/15/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF GADSDEN COUNTY MAN FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ARSON
09/15/2009 CFO SINK RECOGNIZES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
09/15/2009 DAVID J. GRAIN APPOINTED TO SBA INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
09/11/2009 CFO SINK FILES CHARGES AGAINST HAINES CITY FUNERAL HOME OWNERS FOR IMPROPER BURIAL OF ORGANS
09/11/2009 K-9 “JORDAN” NEWEST MEMBER OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL TEAM
09/11/2009 CFO SINK STATEMENT ON EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
09/09/2009 CFO SINK: RACKETEERING PASTOR FACES NEW CHARGES AFTER CONTINUING CRIMES BEHIND BARS
09/03/2009 CFO SINK SAVES JOBS, PROTECTS CONSUMERS AFTER INSURANCE COMPANY LIQUIDATED
09/03/2009 CFO SINK PULLS PLUG ON CELL PHONES AND BLACKBERRIES, SAVES $210,000 ANNUALLY
09/01/2009 CFO SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN ‘NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH’
08/28/2009 STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK ANNOUNCES ARSON ARREST FOR HIALEAH KITCHEN FIRE
08/27/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF LAWYER FOR STEALING NEARLY $500,000 IN INSURANCE SETTLEMENTS
08/27/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARRESTS OF FOUR FOR STAGED AUTO ACCIDENT IN MIAMI
08/27/2009 FIRED ‘FRONT PORCH’ LIAISON FOUND GUILTY AFTER BEING INVESTIGATED BY CFO SINK’S OFFICE OF FISCAL INTEGRITY
08/26/2009 CFO SINK SHUTS DOWN COMPANIES FOR SELLING UNAUTHORIZED HEALTH INSURANCE
08/26/2009 FIRST COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY ORDERED INTO LIQUIDATION
08/24/2009 CFO SINK STATEMENT ON TAMPA POLICE CPL. MIKE ROBERTS
08/24/2009 CFO SINK PUSHES FOR ‘ALLIGATOR TEETH’ IN SENIOR SCAM LAWS
08/17/2009 CFO SINK ACTIVATES DFS STORM LINE FOR VICTIMS OF TROPICAL STORM CLAUDETTE
08/14/2009 CFO SINK ATTENDS EMERGENCY MEETING IN OCALA, COMMITS HELP FOR 1,000 NEW FLORIDIANS OUT OF WORK
08/14/2009 CFO SINK LAUNCHES SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION OF ‘FLORIDA HOUSING HELP WEB SITE
08/14/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN COMPLETED FUNERAL AND CEMETERY INVESTIGATIONS
08/13/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES DANIEL Y. SUMNER FELLOWSHIP IN LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
08/11/2009 CFO SINK’S NEW WORKERS COMP WHISTLE-BLOWER SITE ALREADY PRODUCING BIG RESULTS
08/11/2009 FLORIDA CABINET APPOINTS TOM CARDWELL AS NEW OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION COMMISSIONER
08/05/2009 CFO SINK, STATE ATTORNEY COREY ANNOUNCE ARREST OF SCOTT CATES WITH LEE & CATES GLASS FOR INSURANCE FRAUD SCHEME
08/03/2009 GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE, SOLD: FT. LAUDERDALE LANDS STATEWIDE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION THIS FALL
08/03/2009 CFO SINK URGES SELF-EMPLOYED FLORIDIANS TO BUY, REVIEW HEALTH INSURANCE DURING AUGUST OPEN-ENROLLMENT
07/29/2009 ROOFING COMPANY OWNER CONVICTED OF WORKERS’ COMP FRAUD
07/23/2009 STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK ANNOUNCES ARSON ARREST FOLLOWING ILLEGAL “RENOVATION” PLAN
07/23/2009 RACKETEERING PASTOR FOUND GUILTY
07/22/2009 CFO SINK’S LEADERSHIP CREATES DRAMATIC PROGRESS IN FORECLOSURE PREVENTION FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
07/21/2009 CONSUMER ALERT: CFO SINK WARNS OF FRAUDULENT EMAIL SEEKING PERSONAL DATA
07/15/2009 CFO SINK’S CONSUMER SERVICE SPECIALISTS RECOVER $11.5 MILLION IN SIX MONTHS
07/10/2009 CFO ALEX SINK CONGRATULATES A.L.Ex.- ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2009
07/02/2009 CFO SINK AND EMERGENCY MANAGERS URGE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SAFETY
07/02/2009 CFO SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO BE PREPARED FOR SUMMER ROAD TRAVELS
07/01/2009 AS KIDCARE REFORMS GO INTO EFFECT, CFO SINK URGES FLORIDA FAMILIES TO SIGN UP
07/01/2009 SHOW ME THE MONEY! CFO SINK’S BUREAU OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DOLES OUT RECORD MILLIONS
07/01/2009 CFO SINK COMMENDS USE OF BUILD AMERICA BONDS, RESULTING IN $56 MILLION SAVED
06/30/2009 CFO SINK’S DIVISION OF INSURANCE FRAUD BRINGS A FIVE YEAR OLD FRAUD CASE TO A HALT
06/30/2009 CFO SINK PRAISES MAYOR DYER & CSX FOR EXTENDING SUNRAIL NEGOTIATING PERIOD
06/22/2009 DHS SECRETARY JANET NAPOLITANO & CFO ALEX SINK LAUNCH ‘UNITED WE SERVE’ INITIATIVE, ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PREPAREDNESS
06/18/2009 CFO SINK HIGHLIGHTS STATEWIDE EFFORT TO BRING MORE MONEY TO FLORIDA FAMILIES
06/18/2009 CFO SINK SUSPENDS HAINES CITY FUNERAL DIRECTOR’S LICENSE FOR INAPPROPRIATE DISPOSING OF REMAINS
06/15/2009 CFO SINK RECOGNIZES 4th ANNUAL WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
06/09/2009 CFO SINK CALLS FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY, EMPHASIS ON TRANSPARENCY AS SBA REVISES BUDGET
06/09/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARRESTS OF ESCAMBIA MEN CHARGED WITH STEALING NEARLY HALF A MILLION DOLLARS FROM LOCAL SCHOOL
06/05/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF JACKSONVILLE AGENT FOR ISSUING FRAUDULENT INSURANCE POLICIES, POCKETING MONEY
06/04/2009 CFO SINK CONGRATULATES PRODUCTIVITY AWARD RECIPIENTS
06/02/2009 CFO SINK COMMENDS DFS DETECTIVE, MULTI-AGENCY EFFORT TO RECOVER MLLIONS FOR FRAUD VICTIMS
06/02/2009 CFO SINK APPLAUDS SIGNING OF KIDCARE REFORMS
05/29/2009 CFO ALEX SINK APPOINTS NEW ‘SUNSHINE ATTORNEY’ SHOWING COMMITMENT TO OPEN GOVERNMENT
05/28/2009 CFO SINK UNVEILS NEW INSURANCE LIBRARY AS PART OF HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
05/27/2009 CFO SINK REVOKES LICENSE OF AGENT WHO WAS MISLEADING SENIORS IN ANNUITY SCAM
05/27/2009 CFO ALEX SINK RECOGNIZES JACKSONVILLE OFFICER AS ‘TROOPER OF THE YEAR’
05/26/2009 CFO SINK, AARP JOIN OTHER GROUPS TO ‘CREATE THE GOOD,’ HELP NEIGHBORS, COMMUNITIES PREPARE FOR 2009 STORMS
05/21/2009 STATE PLANE TRAVEL LOGS POSTED ONLINE FOLLOWING CFO SINK’S RECOMMENDATION FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY
05/19/2009 CFO ALEX SINK UNVEILS 'FLORIDA'S CHECKBOOK', ADDS NEW LEVEL OF TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING
05/14/2009 CFO SINK’S INVESTIGATORS CATCH WOMAN TRYING TO STEAL MILLIONS FROM FLORIDA
05/13/2009 CFO SINK'S CABINET MOTIONS PASS TO IMPROVE SBA TRANSPARENCY AND OVERSIGHT
05/11/2009 CFO SINK CALLS FOR STATE PLANE TRAVEL LOGS TO BE POSTED ONLINE
05/11/2009 CFO SINK WARNS OF HARM TO SMALL BUSNESSES AND STATE IN LETTER TO FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
05/08/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARRESTS OF 7 SOUTH FLORIDIANS ON CHARGES OF PIP FRAUD
05/07/2009 CFO SINK, STATE ATTORNEY ANNOUNCE ARREST OF PENSACOLA MAN CHARGED WITH FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING NEARLY $70,000
05/05/2009 CFO SINK SENDS LETTER TO SBA DIRECTOR ON OVERSIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS
05/04/2009 CFO SINK ATTENDS RIBBON CUTTING OF CONSOLIDATED CALL CENTER, SAVING FLORIDIANS MILLIONS
05/04/2009 $14 MILLION RECOVERED BY CFO SINK’S INSURANCE CONSUMER SPECIALISTS LAST YEAR
05/01/2009 CFO SINK CALLS FOR FUNDING OF INLAND PROTECTION TRUST FUND
04/30/2009 CFO SINK COMMENDS FL SENATE FOR PASSING SAFEGUARD OUR SENIORS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT SENIORS
04/30/2009 CFO SINK URGES CONTINUATION OF MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM WITH EXISTING FUNDS
04/30/2009 CFO SINK URGES SUPPORT OF KIDCARE LEGISLATION
04/28/2009 CFO SINK RESTRICTS LAKE WALES FUNERAL HOME DIRECTOR’S ACTIVITIES AFTER DECOMPOSED BODY FOUND
04/27/2009 CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE ORDERS CORAL INSURANCE POLICIES CANCELLED AS OF MAY 31, 2009
04/24/2009 CFO SINK OPPOSES NEAR-SHORE DRILLNG BILL THAT THREATENS FLORIDA’S ECONOMY
04/22/2009 ON EARTH DAY, CFO SINK’S DIVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
04/22/2009 CFO SINK: THREE ARRESTED AFTER PREYING ON SENIORS IN INSURANCE FRAUD SCHEME
04/20/2009 CFO SINK’S ‘PROTECTING FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS’ ROUNDTABLE BRINGS TOGETHER LAWYERS & LENDERS
04/16/2009 CFO SINK RELEASES DETAILS FOR UPCOMING LAWYER/LENDER ROUNDTABLE IN TAMPA
04/15/2009 CFO SINK WORKS TO PROTECT FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS AND BOOST HOUSING MARKET
04/15/2009 STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK HONORS FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS DURING FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEK
04/14/2009 CFO SINK: DFS STORM LINE READY TO HELP VICTIMS OF FLORIDA STORMS AND TORNADOES
04/14/2009 CFO SINK SAVES OVER $2 MILLION ANNUALLY WITH CALL CENTER CONSOLIDATION
04/10/2009 CFO SINK’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY BUREAU DELIVERS $19.7 MILLION IN MARCH, SETTING STATE RECORD
04/09/2009 CORAL INSURANCE COMPANY ORDERED INTO REHABILITATION BY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
04/09/2009 CFO SINK: FOUR ARRESTED IN WINDSHIELD INSURANCE FRAUD SCHEME
04/08/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES UPCOMING LAWYER/LENDER ROUNDTABLE TO HELP FLORIDIANS AVOID FORECLOSURE
04/02/2009 CFO SINK: DON’T BE AN ‘APRIL FOOL,’ GET FINANCIALLY LITERATE
03/27/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES $300,000 IN STATE AGENCY SAVINGS IN THREE MONTHS
03/25/2009 STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK ANNOUNCES ARSON ARREST AFTER SPREAD OF MOLOTOV COCKTAIL
03/19/2009 CFO SINK OPPOSES USE OF CREDIT SCORING BY AUTO INSURANCE COMPANIES
03/18/2009 CFO SINK STATEMENT ON PEOPLE’S TRUST CONSENT ORDER WITH OIR
03/18/2009 GOVENOR CRIST AND CFO SINK UNVEIL SUNSHINE SPENDING WEBSITE
03/12/2009 CFO SINK URGES STEPS TO REDUCE FLORIDA’S HURRICANE RISK
03/12/2009 CFO SINK NOTIFIES TRAVEL AGENCIES TO STOP REPRESENTING UNAUTHORIZED TRAVEL INSURERS
03/11/2009 UPDATE: CFO SINK’S ‘SAFEGUARD OUR SENIORS’ LEGISLATION PASSES FIRST HURDLE, ANOTHER BAD AGENT ARRESTED IN TAMPA AREA
03/11/2009 ORLANDO-BASED DETECTIVE MICHAEL VITTA AWARDED INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
03/11/2009 CFO SINK SENDS LETTER TO HOUSE AND SENATE URGING AGAINST FISCAL IRRESPONSIBILITY OF TABOR
03/10/2009 TAMPA MAN ARRESTED FOR DEFRAUDING 71-YEAR-OLD WIDOW
03/10/2009 CFO SINK’S FLORIDA HOUSING HELP INITIATIVE TO JOIN PASCO COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST FORECLOSURE WORKSHOP
03/09/2009 CFO SINK UNVEILS “GET LEAN” WEB SITE, SEEKS CITIZEN HELP TO CUT GOVERNMENT WASTE
03/05/2009 CFO SINK TAKES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST PEOPLE’S TRUST AGENCY FOR ALLOWING UNLICENSED AGENTS TO SELL INSURANCE
03/05/2009 CFO SINK RECEIVES TOP NATIONAL HONOR FOR VOLUNTEERISM FROM JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
03/05/2009 CFO SINK CALLS FOR GREATER OVERSIGHT OF STATE-ISSUED CELL PHONES AND BLACKBERRIES AFTER OPPAGA FINDINGS
03/04/2009 CFO SINK RECOMMENDS SMART STEPS TO GET FLORIDA’S FAIR SHARE OF FEDERAL FUNDS
02/25/2009 CFO SINK’S CRACKDOWN ON INSURANCE FRAUD LEADS TO PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION
02/24/2009 CFO SINK URGES FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND OFFERS HELP AS PART OF FLORIDA SAVES WEEK
02/19/2009 CFO SINK ASKS FLORIDA LENDERS TO APPOINT MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NEGOTIATORS
02/17/2009 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO HELP SAFEGUARD FLORIDA SENIORS
02/13/2009 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON OIR’S CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF STATE FARM FLORIDA WITHDRAWAL PLAN
02/12/2009 CFO SINK JOINS DFS DETECTIVES FOR INSURANCE FRAUD ARREST IN TAMPA
02/09/2009 McCOLLUM, SINK PRESENT OVER $1.48 MILLION IN SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO TAMPA PUBLIC ENTITIES
02/09/2009 CFO SINK MIXES FIRE PREVENTION, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AMONG FUN AT DFS DISPLAY AT FLORIDA STATE FAIR
02/06/2009 CFO SINK NAMES KYRA JENNINGS AS NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
02/06/2009 CFO SINK: REPORTING PIP FRAUD PAYS MORE THAN PARTICIPATING IN IT
02/03/2009 THOUSANDS OF FLORIDIANS NOW SAFER FROM STORMS DUE TO INNOVATIVE HOME-HARDENING PROGRAM
01/30/2009 CFO SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO CLAIM VALUABLE TAX CREDIT
01/27/2009 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON STATE FARM’S DECISION TO WITHDRAW FROM INSURING HOMEOWNERS POLICIES IN FLORIDA
01/27/2009 CFO SINK HONORS FSU RHODES SCHOLAR AT FLORIDA CABINET MEETING
01/26/2009 CFO SINK, NFL PLAYERS KICK OFF FINANCIAL FOOTBALL
01/26/2009 CFO SINK INVESTIGATES ST. PETERSBURG FUNERAL HOME AFTER RECEIVING DISTURBING COMPLAINTS
01/26/2009 CFO SINK PUTS THE BRAKES ON MIAMI-DADE AGENT ACCUSED OF PUTTING DOZENS OF UNINSURED TRUCKERS ON THE ROAD
01/16/2009 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF INSURANCE FRAUD ANTICIPATES ACCREDITED STATUS
01/08/2009 CFO SINK’S FLORIDA HOUSING HELP WORKSHOP DRAWS 150 EARLY REGISTRANTS, OTHERS ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP
01/01/2009 CFO SINK WARNS ANNUITY FRAUDSTERS: TOUGHER LAWS NOW ON THE BOOKS
12/30/2008 CFO SINK OFFERS MONEY-SAVING NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR FLORIDA FAMILIES
12/17/2008 STATE FIRE MARSHAL ALEX SINK ISSUES HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
12/15/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF JANUARY SPECIAL SESSION
12/11/2008 STATE FIRE MARSHAL ANNOUNCES ARSON ARREST
12/11/2008 AVENTURA WOMAN CHARGED WITH ORGANIZED FRAUD FOR FILING HUNDREDS OF FRAUDULENT INSURANCE CLAIMS
12/08/2008 STATE ARSON DETECTIVES ARREST ZELLWOOD ARSONIST
12/03/2008 CFO APPOINTS JOHN B. CLARK TO ENERGY AND CLIMATE COMMISSION
11/26/2008 UPDATE: CFO SINK’S CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESULTS IN NEW CHARGES FOR JENSON BEACH PASTOR, $500,000 ADDITIONAL BOND
11/21/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE NEED FOR A SPECIAL SESSION
11/14/2008 CFO SINK, AARP TEAM UP TO FIND GREATER PROTECTIONS FOR SENIOR INVESTORS IN FLORIDA
11/07/2008 CFO SINK LAUNCHES ‘FLORIDA HOUSING HELP’ WEB SITE
10/31/2008 CFO ALEX SINK APPOINTS SEAN SHAW AS FLORIDA’S INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
10/29/2008 CFO SINK: INSURANCE FRAUD INVESTIGATION LANDS SOUTH FLORIDA ATTORNEY IN PRISON
10/28/2008 CFO SINK HELPS SOUTH FLORIDA SENIOR RECOVER MORE THAN $217,000 FROM AN INAPPROPRIATE ANNUITY TRANSACTION
10/23/2008 MORTGAGE SCHEME PROBE PROMPTS DOZENS OF CALLS, SECOND SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED
10/15/2008 CFO ALEX SINK ASKS CHAIRMAN BERNANKE TO EXTEND COMMERCIAL PAPER FUNDING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
10/09/2008 SURVEY SHOWS THAT RISING ENERGY COSTS COULD LEAD TO MORE HOME FIRES, DEATHS AND INJURIES
10/07/2008 STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO REMEMBER FALLEN FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
10/07/2008 CFO SINK, STATE ATTORNEY MARK OBER MEET WITH SENIORS DEVASTATED BY FINANCIAL FRAUD
09/30/2008 LEON COUNTY JUDGE ORDERS MD MEDICARE CHOICE INTO RECEIVERSHIP FOR PURPOSES OF LIQUIDATION
09/30/2008 CFO SINK CREATES ‘SAFEGUARD OUR SENIORS’ TASK FORCE
09/28/2008 CFO SINK RELEASES RESULTS OF EXTERNAL AUDIT OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
09/28/2008 CFO SINK HAILS $541 MILLION HOUSING ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
09/25/2008 CFO SINK PROMOTES WORKPLACE SAFETY WITH FREE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLASSES
09/16/2008 MORTGAGE BROKER AND PASTOR CHARGED WITH BILKING CONSUMERS IN $1 MILLION SCHEME
09/16/2008 CFO SINK LEADS FLORIDA CABINET IN REJECTING OVERPRICED LAND DEAL
09/16/2008 CFO ALEX SINK RECOGNIZES “FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK”
09/15/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON WALL STREET FINANCIAL CRISIS
09/11/2008 CFO SINK LAUNCHES LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES TO HELP STATE EMPLOYEES STRETCH HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS
09/11/2008 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE ASSISTING IN THIRD ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
09/09/2008 CFO SINK: FLORIDA TREASURY FIRST TO REVIEW CLIMATE RISK
09/03/2008 CFO SINK UNCOVERS FRAUDULENT CHECK-CASHING SCHEME; DELIVERS $325,000 IN RESTITUTION
08/29/2008 CFO SINK CHEERS PROPOSED SIXTH CONSECUTIVE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATE DECLINE
08/28/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON FLORIDA’S DEEPENING REVENUE SHORTFALL AND BUDGET DEFICIT -
08/25/2008 SINK SURVEYS DAMAGE IN THE BIG BEND AREA, OFFERS ADVICE TO STORM VICTIMS
08/18/2008 CFO SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO PREPARE FOR TROPICAL STORM FAY
08/15/2008 CFO SINK CREATES “FINANCIAL ACTION TEAM”
08/14/2008 CFO SINK APPOINTS REP. AUSLEY AS CHAIR OF HEALTHY KIDS BOARD
08/12/2008 SINK ORDERS EXTERNAL AUDIT OF ACCOUNTING & AUDITING
08/05/2008 CFO SINK: FLORIDA’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION RAISES RECORD FUNDS FOR FLORIDA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08/05/2008 CFO SINK RECEIVES CHAMPION FOR BUSINESS AWARD
08/01/2008 CFO SINK URGES SELF-EMPLOYED TO BUY, REVIEW HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE DURING AUGUST OPEN ENROLLMENT
07/28/2008 DFS HELPS FBI NAB SUSPECT IN WIRE FRAUD CASE
07/25/2008 CFO ALEX SINK CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT AUDIT TO ENSURE WELLCARE FULLY REFUNDS FLORIDA HEALTHY KIDS
07/25/2008 CFO SINK APPOINTS JIM MALONE AS NEW CHAIRMAN OF CITIZENS BOARD OF GOVERNORS
07/22/2008 GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE, SOLD! CFO SINK TO AUCTION LOST TREASURE IN TAMPA BAY
07/10/2008 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES PLAN TO CUT $5 MILLION BY CONSOLIDATING STATE CALL CENTERS
07/03/2008 400,000 INSPECTIONS AND 35,000 GRANTS LATER, MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME SIGN-UPS COME TO AN END
07/01/2008 CFO SINK AND EMERGENCY MANAGERS URGE FIREWORKS SAFETY THIS FOURTH OF JULY
06/25/2008 CFO SINK: TAMPA DUO ARRESTED FOR OVER $40,000 IN PIP-RELATED FRAUD
06/24/2008 CFO SINK REMINDS FLORIDIANS MOST HOMEOWNERS POLICIES DO NOT COVER FLOOD DAMAGES
06/23/2008 OVER 365,000 FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS SERVED, MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM APPROACHING GOALS
06/18/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING
06/17/2008 CFO SINK LAUNCHES “A.L.Ex.”— ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE PROGRAM, ANNOUNCES 2008 INAUGURAL CLASS
06/03/2008 CFO SINK RETURNS SIX FIGURE CHECK TO GAINESVILLE RESIDENT
05/29/2008 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST FOR FRAUDULENT USE OF TAX DOLLARS IN PENSACOLA
05/28/2008 LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS “ACT-OUT FOR HEALTH” TO WIN KIDCARE PSA CONTEST
05/13/2008 MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM NEARS 35,000 GRANTS
05/09/2008 STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK PROMOTES ARSON AWARENESS WEEK
05/06/2008 CFO SINK SIGNS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ALAN CROTZER
05/02/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE LEGISLATURE’S PASSAGE OF THE ANNUITY FRAUD BILL
05/02/2008 STATEMENTS BY CFO SINK & INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE ON PASSAGE OF PRO-CONSUMER PUBLIC ADJUSTER LEGISLATION
05/01/2008 CFO SINK ENCOURAGES FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2008 NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY CHALLENGE
04/28/2008 MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM ANNOUNCES HIGH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON 2008
04/16/2008 CFO & STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK ANNOUNCES FREE TRAINING FOR FLORIDA’S VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
04/15/2008 CFO AND STATE FIRE MARSHAL ALEX SINK PRESENTS FIRE SERVICE AWARDS
04/08/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON SENATE COMMITTEE’S PASSAGE OF CAT FUND PROPOSAL
04/03/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE SENATE PASSAGE OF THE ANNUITY FRAUD BILL
04/03/2008 CFO SINK TURNS UP THE HEAT ON THIEVES STEALING ESSENTIAL FIRE EQUIPMENT
04/03/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON SENATE COMMITTEE’S PASSAGE OF CAT FUND PROPOSAL
04/01/2008 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES LAWSUIT TO RECOVER ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR POE COMPANIES’ CLAIMS
03/26/2008 CFO SINK: MILLIONS OF FLORIDIANS ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS, BUT ONLY IF THEY FILE
03/25/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE SENATE BANKING & INSURANCE COMMITTEE’S PASSAGE OF CAT FUND PROPOSAL
03/25/2008 CFO SINK DESIGNATES APRIL AS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH
03/20/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS’ UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF THE ANNUITY FRAUD BILL
03/20/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO & STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK ON THE HOUSE COMMITTEE’S UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF FIRE SAFETY BILL
03/19/2008 CFO SINK: SOUTH FLORIDA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PIP FRAUD; SENTENCED TO 4½ YEARS IN PRISON
03/18/2008 CFO SINK WORKS WITH FLORIDA SENATE ON LEGISLATION TO INCREASE PENALTIES ON ANNUITY FRAUD
03/14/2008 CFO SINK: BARTOW MAN ARRESTED FOR ARSON; GIANT FIRE CAUSED AT LEAST $22-MILLION IN DAMAGES
03/14/2008 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES PALM BEACH COUNTY PIP FRAUD ARREST
03/10/2008 MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME INSPECTION PROGRAM USES HUMOR TO SPOTLIGHT MONEY-SAVING BENEFITS
03/06/2008 CFO SINK UNVEILS PROPOSALS TO INCREASE SAFEGUARDS OVER INVESTMENTS AT THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
03/04/2008 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF A DUVAL COUNTY MAN ON CHARGES OF INSURANCE FRAUD, GRAND THEFT, AND FORGERY
02/27/2008 BAY COUNTY MAN RECEIVES LIFE IN PRISON FOR MURDER/ARSON
02/26/2008 CFO SINK DESIGNATES FLORIDA SAVES WEEK, FEB. 24th – MAR. 2nd
02/21/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE HOUSE JOBS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL’S UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF HER LEGISLATION TO REDUCE RISK OF ASSESSMENTS
02/14/2008 CFO SINK JOINS U.S. AND EUROPEAN INVESTORS CONFRONTING CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES
01/31/2008 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON THE GOVERNOR’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR 2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR
01/30/2008 CFO SINK ENCOURAGES FLORIDIANS TO BE MORE ENGAGED IN LOCAL DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR TAX DOLLARS
01/24/2008 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES 47 SUSPECTS ARRESTED SO FAR IN STATEWIDE THREE-DAY OPERATION
01/11/2008 FIVE PENSACOLA JUVENILES CHARGED WITH ARSON, BURGLARY
01/10/2008 NINETEEN FLORIDIANS SURRENDER ON CHARGES IN ONGOING INVESTIGATION INTO FRAUDULENT DRIVER LICENSES
01/04/2008 DOZENS OF FLORIDIANS ACCUSED OF FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING DRIVER LICENSES, RISKING NATIONAL SECURITY
12/12/2007 IRS GRANTS CFO SINK’S REQUEST THAT MSFH GRANTS NOT BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX
12/11/2007 FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION FILES ACTION AGAINST BERMAN MORTGAGE CORP, M.A.M.C., INC, ET AL
12/10/2007 CFO Sink’s letter to the SBA Audit Committee
12/05/2007 CFO SINK ISSUES IMMEDIATE FINAL ORDER TO N.J.-BASED NATIONAL TRADE BUSINESS ALLIANCE OF AMERICA, AFFILIATES
12/03/2007 CFO SINK IMPLEMENTS NEW TOOL TO SAVE MONEY, IMPROVE SERVICE
11/28/2007 FLORIDA OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION HOLDS WORKSHOP ON NEW RULES TO BRING MORE REINSURANCE DOLLARS TO FLORIDA
11/21/2007 CFO ALEX SINK ANNOUNCES RICHARD ROBLETO AS NEW HEALTHY KIDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
11/19/2007 CFO SINK REPORTS SUBPRIME RISK TO STATE TREASURY IS MINIMAL
11/16/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION TITLE INSURANCE SETTLEMENT
11/14/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES STATE TREASURY REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF CLIMATE RISK; EXPLORATION OF CLEAN ENERGY FUND FOR FLORIDA
11/05/2007 REP. FITZGERALD DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO SARASOTA RESIDENT TODAY
11/05/2007 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES 13TH ANNUAL GREAT FLORIDA FIRE SCHOOL
11/02/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME FAIR TO BE HELD IN THE FORT LAUDERDALE AREA SATURDAY
11/01/2007 CRESTVIEW COUPLE FACES ARSON CHARGE FOR HOUSE FIRE
11/01/2007 CFO SINK CALLS FOR INTENSE SCRUTINY OF STATE INVESTMENTS
10/29/2007 MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM INCREASES STANDARDS FOR INSPECTION FIRMS & INSPECTORS
10/25/2007 CFO SINK, AG McCOLLUM & COMMISSIONER MCCARTY ANNOUNCE $4.5 MILLION INSURANCE SETTLEMENT
10/19/2007 CFO SINK DELIVERS $28,000 CHECK TO BAKER COUNTY SCHOOL NURSE
10/19/2007 CFO SINK ACTIVATES STORM LINE FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
10/18/2007 SISTERS RECEIVE COLLECTIVE 17 YEARS IN PRISON FOR STEALING SCHOOL VOUCHER FUNDS
10/16/2007 BOARD SUSPENDS LICENSE OF FUNERAL DIRECTOR WHO SENT FAMILY TWO SETS OF REMAINS FOR FATHER
10/16/2007 CFO SINK JOINS NATIONAL COALITION CALLING FOR MORTGAGE CHANGES
10/15/2007 SIX COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS CITED IN SURPRISE SWEEP
10/11/2007 CFO SINK ON GOVERNOR’S SIGNING OF NO-FAULT REFORM LEGISLATION
10/09/2007 ANNUAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SERVICE PLANNED
10/09/2007 CFO SINK UNVEILS PROPOSAL TO REFORM FLORIDA’S CAT FUND
10/08/2007 SENATOR ATWATER DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO BOCA RATON RESIDENT TODAY
10/05/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON PASSAGE OF NO-FAULT REFORM
10/03/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON PRESIDENT BUSH’S VETO OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION
10/02/2007 CFO SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO FOCUS ON SAFETY DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, OCTOBER 7-13
10/01/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON ADDITION OF FLORIDA’S NO-FAULT LAW TO CALL OF SPECIAL SESSION
09/25/2007 CFO SINK: PUNTA GORDA RESIDENT RECEIVES SIX-FIGURE CHECK FROM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
09/25/2007 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE PROVIDES FREE TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
09/24/2007 BROWARD COUNTY APARTMENT EXPLOSION RULED ACCIDENTAL
09/18/2007 CFO SINK: PENSACOLA MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME FAIR BREAKS ATTENDANCE RECORDS
09/18/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF FORMER AGENT WHO STOLE MORE THAN $90,000 IN PREMIUMS FROM MORE THAN 40 VICTIMS
09/18/2007 CFO SINK, MAJOR INVESTORS, STATE OFFICIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS SIGN PETITION TO SEC REQUIRING FULL CORPORATE CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
09/14/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARRESTS IN $8 MILLION ESCROW THEFT
09/13/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME FAIR TO BE HELD IN PENSACOLA SATURDAY
09/11/2007 REP. TAYLOR DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO RIVIERA BEACH HOMEOWNERS WEDNESDAY
09/11/2007 SENATOR GELLER DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO FT. LAUDERDALE RESIDENT TUESDAY
09/07/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME FAIRS
09/06/2007 CFO SINK TO MEET WITH BRITISH LEADERS IN LONDON IN NOVEMBER
09/06/2007 CFO SINK ADDS LINK TO MYFLORIDACFO.COM TO GUIDE FLORIDIANS ON EQUITY INDEXED ANNUITIES
09/06/2007 FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION OFFERS CONSUMERS TIPS ON AVOIDING "FORECLOSURE RESCUE" SCAMS
09/05/2007 SENATOR ARONBERG DELIVERS $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO FT. MYERS RESIDENT WEDNESDAY
09/05/2007 REP. GRANT DELIVERS TWO CHECKS FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO PORT CHARLOTTE RESIDENTS WEDNESDAY
09/05/2007 CFO SINK: MSFH PROGRAM HELPS MORE THAN 66,000 HOMEOWNERS SAVE AN AVERAGE OF $154 ON THEIR WIND INSURANCE PREMIUMS
08/30/2007 TAMPA WOMAN CHARGED WITH SELLING FAKE INSURANCE CARDS
08/30/2007 CFO SINK: MORE THAN 100,000 HOMEOWNERS HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM
08/22/2007 CFO SINK ISSUES $6.5 MILLION CHECK TO MINOUCHE NOEL
08/16/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MIAMI-DADE FRAUD ARRESTS FOR PIP, PROPERTY DAMAGE FRAUD
08/13/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST IN UNDERCOVER OPERATION
08/13/2007 CENTRAL FLORIDA MAN CHARGED WITH SELLING FRAUDULENT IDs
08/13/2007 QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE WITHOUT NO-FAULT? GET ANSWERS AT MyFloridaCFO.com
08/07/2007 NEW JERSEY MAN GETS 30 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR STEALING FLORIDA UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACCOUNTS
08/07/2007 CFO SINK: FLORIDA’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION RAISES RECORD FUNDS FOR FLORIDA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08/07/2007 WORKERS’ COMP COMPLIANCE SWEEP NABS 23 EMPLOYERS
08/07/2007 CFO SINK NAMES NEW INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION DIRECTOR
08/01/2007 CFO SINK REMINDS SELF-EMPLOYED ABOUT AUGUST OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
07/27/2007 MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME ADDS NEW HELPLINE SPECIALISTS
07/27/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FUTURE INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE THE RECORDKEEPING OF CIVIL REMEDY NOTICES
07/26/2007 CFO SINK WORKS TO STREAMLINE HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE ACTION
07/26/2007 CFO SINK RETURNS RARE CENTURY-OLD $20 GOLD COIN
07/24/2007 CFO SINK RETURNS A PURPLE HEART AND SILVER STAR TO THE FAMILY OF A FLORIDA MARINE
07/24/2007 CFO SINK TAKES LEGAL ACTION TO SUPPORT MINOUCHE NOEL AND FAMILY
07/20/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES STATE’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION TO BE HELD IN ORLANDO
07/20/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION IN ARSON OF HOME THAT WAS TARGET OF ANTI-ISLAM SLURS
07/19/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON MINOUCHE NOEL
07/18/2007 Letter from CFO Sink to Governor, Legislative leaders about sunset of No-Fault
07/17/2007 INSURANCE BROKER TO REIMBURSE $2.6 MILLION
07/17/2007 CFO SINK ADVISES FLORIDIANS THAT TENNESSEE HAS PLACED NFOA INTO RECEIVERSHIP
07/17/2007 CONSUMER ALERT: CFO SINK WARNS OF BOGUS LOTTERY, CHECK SCAM
07/13/2007 MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO SIGN UP HOMEOWNERS FOR FREE WIND INSPECTIONS AT FAIA HURRICANE EXPOS
07/12/2007 FLORIDA CONSUMERS ELIGIBLE FOR $21 MILLION
07/11/2007 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE PROVIDING DISASTER TRAINING FOR FLORIDA’S FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICERS
07/11/2007 CFO SINK REVOKES AGENT’S LICENSE FOR EXPLOITING SENIORS
07/10/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON TODAY’S PLANE CRASH AND HEROIC RESCUE BY OFF-DUTY LAKE MARY FIREFIGHTER
07/06/2007 INJUNCTION ISSUED AGAINST AMERIFIRST FUNDING INC., CAPITAL 1ST ADVISORS, L.L.C., AND OTHERS. JUDGE ALSO APPOINTS RECEIVER OVER COMPANIES
07/06/2007 CFO SINK DELIVERS NEARLY $5,000 CHECK FROM THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM TO PENSACOLA RESIDENT FRIDAY
07/03/2007 BANKER OBDULIO PIEDRA ELECTED CHAIR OF FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL
07/03/2007 CFO SINK ORDERS 50 PERCENT REDUCTION IN WORKERS’ COMP ADMIN TRUST FUND ASSESSMENT RATE
06/29/2007 CFO SINK URGES FLORIDIANS TO CELEBRATE JULY 4th SAFELY
06/27/2007 TASK FORCE ON CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION TO MEET IN TALLAHASSEE THURSDAY
06/25/2007 CFO SINK TO STATE EMPLOYEES: MAXIMIZE STATE BONUS BY INVESTING IN DEFERRED COMP
06/22/2007 AGENTS’ LICENSES SUSPENDED FOR IMPROPER SELLING OF DISCOUNT HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE PLAN
06/22/2007 CFO SINK REVOKES LICENSE OF TAMPA BAY AGENT FOR DECEPTION IN SALE OF ANNUITIES
06/22/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FIRST MEETING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL IN TALLAHASSEE MONDAY
06/19/2007 STATE FIRE MARSHAL SINK SUPPORTS 2007 INTERNATIONAL FIRE AND EMS SAFETY STAND DOWN
06/19/2007 NEW LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW THAT WILL ENHANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR CONSUMERS SEEKING A MORTGAGE
06/15/2007 MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME ‘BLOWING’ THROUGH WIND INSPECTIONS
06/14/2007 27 ARRESTED IN MIAMI STAGED ACCIDENT RING
06/11/2007 CFO SINK AND COMMISSIONER BRONSON TO HOST SECOND WORKSHOP “CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE”
06/08/2007 TASK FORCE ON CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION TO MEET IN PENSACOLA WEDNESDAY
06/07/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARRESTS IN IDENTITY THEFT SCAM
06/06/2007 CFO SINK BANS INSURANCE AGENT FOR EXPLOITING ELDERLY JEWISH FLORIDA CONSUMERS
06/06/2007 STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND CFO SINK APPOINTS NEW FIRE CHIEF TO THE BUREAU OF FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATIONS
06/04/2007 STATE FIRE MARSHAL ACCELERANT K9 TO RETIRE
05/25/2007 CFO SINK: NEW URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING FACILITY WILL MAKE FLORIDA BETTER PREPARED FOR DISASTER
05/23/2007 CFO SINK, FDLE TAKE ACTION AGAINST STATE WORKER
05/18/2007 CFO SINK APPLAUDS 14-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE HANDED DOWN IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD CASE
05/17/2007 CFO SINK DELIVERS NEARLY $300,000 IN UNCLAIMED CASH TO SARASOTA COUNTY YOUTH INSTRUCTOR
05/17/2007 CFO SINK SUSPENDS PROJECT ASPIRE
05/16/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF CITIZENS TASK FORCE ON CLAIMS HANDLING AND RESOLUTION
05/10/2007 CFO SINK OFFERS INSURANCE ADVICE TO FLORIDIANS AFFECTED BY FIRES
05/08/2007 CURRENT, FORMER HEADS OF KIDCARE URGE QUICK SAVE BY LAWMAKERS
05/07/2007 ARSON AWARENESS WEEK FOCUSES ON COSTLY VEHICLE ARSON
05/04/2007 CFO SINK: FLORIDIANS MUST BE CAUTIOUS OF WILDFIRE CONDITIONS
05/03/2007 CFO ALEX SINK CONGRATULATES LEGISLATURE FOR IMPROVING MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM
05/02/2007 CFO SINK APPLAUDS FLORIDA LEGISLATURE FOR INCREASING PROTECTIONS FOR FLORIDA’S MILITARY FROM DECEPTIVE INSURANCE PRACTICES
05/02/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ENCOURAGING LEGISLATURE TO RESOLVE IMPASSE ON KIDCARE
05/02/2007 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE, TALLAHASSEE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT MOCK VEHICLE ARSON INVESTIGATION
05/01/2007 “BE PREPARED” BOY SCOUTS HOLDING CAMPOREE AT THE FLORIDA STATE FIRE COLLEGE
05/01/2007 CFO SINK HONORS DECORATED MILITARY RESERVIST, STATE REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL SCIONTI
04/30/2007 CFO SINK APPOINTS FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL
04/27/2007 DETECTIVE AMY, FIRE MARSHAL K-9, HELPS WIN 20-YEAR SENTENCE AGAINST PANAMA CITY MAN WHO KILLED DOG IN FIRE
04/25/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON KIDCARE LEGISLATION
04/25/2007 CFO SINK ISSUES CONSUMER ALERT: FLORIDIANS SHOULD CEASE TRANSACTIONS WITH NATIONAL FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
04/25/2007 CFO SINK: STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE WORKING QUICKLY TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FATAL SATSUMA HOME FIRE
04/25/2007 FLORIDA APPROVES ACQUISITION OF TRANSATLANTIC BANK BY BANCO SABADELL, BARCELONA, SPAIN
04/25/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON EXPANSION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATION INTO OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION
04/23/2007 CFO SINK: AFTER REORGANIZATION, MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM RESUMES FREE WIND INSPECTIONS STATEWIDE
04/20/2007 CFO SINK APPLAUDS HOUSE COUNCIL FOR SUPPORTING INCREASED PROTECTIONS FOR MILITARY
04/19/2007 CFO SINK JOINS U.S. ATTORNEY, FBI IN ANNOUNCING 25-COUNT INDICTMENT IN $100 MILLION FRAUD CASE
04/19/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON INSURANCE COMMISSIONER’S POLITICAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
04/18/2007 UNLICENSED AGENT SNARED IN UNDERCOVER OPERATION
04/17/2007 CFO SINK PRESENTS 2006 FIRE SERVICE AWARDS
04/17/2007 CFO SINK: REWARD MONEY GROWS IN ISLAMIC CENTER ARSON
04/17/2007 CFO SINK: FLORIDA TREASURY JOINS INVESTOR NETWORK ON CLIMATE RISK
04/16/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON PROTECTING FLORIDA’S MILITARY FROM DECEPTIVE INSURANCE PRACTICES
04/10/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM SET TO EXPAND STATEWIDE WITH 11 NEW WIND INSPECTION FIRMS
04/10/2007 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE PROVIDES FREE TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
04/05/2007 STATEMENT FROM CFO SINK ON RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS
04/04/2007 THEY CAN RUN, BUT THEY CAN’T HIDE
04/04/2007 INDIAN RIVER COUPLE ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF INSURANCE FRAUD AND GRAND THEFT
04/03/2007 FIVE PEOPLE IN TAMPA CONVICTED OF FRAUD IN FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SCAM
04/02/2007 MAN ACCUSED OF FILING FRAUDULENT WORKERS’ COMP CLAIMS FOR NEARLY 10 YEARS
04/02/2007 STATEMENTS FROM CFO SINK AND GENERAL MILLIGAN ON AUTO INSURERS’ USE OF INCOME, JOB INFO IN RATE SETTING
04/02/2007 CFO SINK AND COMMISSIONER BRONSON ANNOUNCE “CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE” WEB SITE
03/30/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FIRE PREVENTION TASK FORCE
03/30/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FIRST MITIGATION GRANTS BEING MAILED TO FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS
03/30/2007 CFO SINK NAMES JACKSONVILLE CLAIMS EXPERT TO CITIZENS CLAIMS HANDLING TASK FORCE
03/29/2007 ENGLEWOOD BUSINESSMAN CHARGED WITH WORKERS’ COMP FRAUD
03/27/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ARREST OF PANAMA CITY MAN SUSPECTED OF BEING SERIAL ARSONIST
03/27/2007 CFO SINK REVOKES ORLANDO AGENT’S LICENSE FOR POCKETING CUSTOMER PAYMENTS
03/27/2007 JUDGE APPROVES NEW POLICY OPTIONS FOR VANGUARD POLICYHOLDERS
03/23/2007 VANGUARD FIRE & CASUALTY ORDERED INTO LIQUIDATION
03/13/2007 STATEMENTS FROM CFO SINK AND GENERAL MILLIGAN ON INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE LEGISLATION
03/13/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES STATE-OF-THE-ART INTERVIEW RECORDING SYSTEM, TO INCREASE FRAUD CONVICTION RATES
03/13/2007 WASHINGTON COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD, PERJURY
03/09/2007 INFORMATION SOUGHT IN $250,000 WAL-MART FIRE
03/06/2007 WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE PUBLISHES FINAL REPORT
03/06/2007 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE SEEKS INFO IN FATAL ARSON
03/05/2007 CFO ALEX SINK AND GENERAL MILLIGAN, INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE, UNVEIL NEW WEBSITE FOR FLORIDIANS
03/02/2007 PENSACOLA MEN CHARGED WITH ARSON AND CONSPIRACY
03/02/2007 BROWARD COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD
03/02/2007 BROWARD COUNTY DENTIST FACES GRAND THEFT CHARGE
03/01/2007 VIATICAL COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY TO RACKETEERING, FRAUD
03/01/2007 CFO SINK: ARRESTS MADE IN $2 MILLION MORTGAGE FRAUD RING
03/01/2007 CFO SINK BANS AGENT WHO MISLED SENIOR, ORDERS SON TO PAY RESTITUTION
02/28/2007 REVISED: CFO SINK ANNOUNCES NEW MEETING SCHEDULE FOR WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE
02/27/2007 CFO SINK, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AT OKALOOSA COUNTY ANNOUNCE CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY
02/27/2007 CROSS CITY MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER, ARSON
02/27/2007 CFO SINK AND COMMISSIONER BRONSON ANNOUNCE “CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE”
02/23/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE CALLS, MEETING SCHEDULE FOR WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE
02/23/2007 MARION COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD, FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS
02/21/2007 Governor Crist and Chief Financial Officer Sink Seek Best Practices for Efficient Government
02/19/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES UNCLAIMED PROPERTY BUREAU SET TO RETURN $150 MILLION
02/19/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL MEETINGS OF THE WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE
02/14/2007 CFO ALEX SINK ANNOUNCES GENERAL MILLIGAN AS INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
02/13/2007 CFO SINK RESTRICTS PUBLIC ADJUSTERS FROM COLLECTING FEES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS
02/13/2007 CFO SINK HONORS BLACK-OWNED MEDIA FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO FLORIDA, PROMOTES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
02/12/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES SECOND MEETING OF THE WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE
02/08/2007 BROWARD COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED 2ND TIME FOR FRAUD
02/05/2007 CFO SINK: STORM LINE REMAINS ACTIVATED, MOBILE ASSISTANCE UNITS STILL IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS
02/02/2007 CFO SINK, TOURING STORM-HIT AREA, PROVIDES UPDATE ON SEARCH EFFORTS, LOCATION OF CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SITES
02/02/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES STORM LINE ACTIVATED, DFS AND STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE COORDINATING ASSISTANCE
02/01/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES FIRST MEETING OF THE WINDSTORM MITIGATION STUDY COMMITTEE
02/01/2007 CAPE CORAL HOMEOWNER FACES ARSON CHARGE
01/30/2007 SINK ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
01/30/2007 CFO SINK ENCOURAGES FLORIDIANS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)
01/26/2007 CFO SINK ENCOURAGES SPANISH-SPEAKING FLORIDIANS TO TUNE IN TO TELEMUNDO TAX INFORMATION PROGRAM
01/25/2007 CFO SINK SUSPENDS BROWARD INSURANCE AGENT; REQUIRES RESTITUTION OF MORE THAN $100,000
01/24/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE SEARCH FOR CONTRACTORS PARTICIPATING IN THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM
01/23/2007 SOUTH FLORIDA FISHING BOAT CAPTAIN REELS IN A BIG ONE WITH UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM
01/23/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES THREE-DAY OPERATION TO ARREST DOZENS OF INDIVIDUALS ON INSURANCE FRAUD CHARGES
01/22/2007 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON SPECIAL SESSION REFORMS
01/22/2007 CFO SINK TO ANNOUNCE MAJOR ANTI-FRAUD OPERATION
01/22/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES MAILING OF MITIGATION GRANT APPLICATIONS TO HOMEOWNERS
01/19/2007 REHABILITATION ORDER ENTERED AGAINST VANGUARD FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
01/18/2007 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK ON PROGRESS OF SPECIAL SESSION AND POTENTIAL CITIZENS REFORMS
01/17/2007 CFO SINK COMMENDS LEGISLATION IMPROVING THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM
01/17/2007 CFO SINK LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR NEW DIVISION DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE FRAUD
01/15/2007 STATEMENT BY CFO SINK REGARDING THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
01/12/2007 SINK ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS
01/10/2007 SINK ANNOUNCES FREE COURSES SCHEDULED FOR CONTRACTORS INTERESTED IN MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM
01/10/2007 TAMPA MAN FACES FELONY CHARGES FOR SELLING BOGUS PIP INSURANCE CARDS
01/08/2007 CFO SINK ANNOUNCES NEARLY $700,000 IN HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS AWARDED TO STATE BOMB TEAM, LABORATORY
12/28/2006 PUBLIC ADJUSTER FEES CAPPED TO PROTECT TORNADO VICTIMS
12/28/2006 GALLAGHER URGES SAFE NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION
12/26/2006 GALLAGHER TO TORNADO VICTIMS: STATE’S STORM HOTLINE READY TO ASSIST
12/19/2006 CFO-ELECT ALEX SINK ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS, FOCUS ON ACCOUNTABILITY
12/12/2006 CFO-ELECT ALEX SINK ANNOUNCES CHIEF OF STAFF, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
12/12/2006 FREE JUVENILE FIRESETTER WORKSHOP DRAWS NEARLY 60 FLORIDA FIRE SAFETY AGENCIES
12/11/2006 GALLAGHER PROVIDES FLORIDIANS WITH HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIPS
12/08/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARREST OF PALM BEACH MAN FOR INSURANCE FRAUD
12/08/2006 CRIST, GALLAGHER ANNOUNCE $5.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT TO MULTIPLE CITIES AND COUNTIES BY BROWN & BROWN
12/06/2006 CFO-ELECT SINK TAPS VETERAN FIREFIGHTER TO LEAD STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE
12/01/2006 GALLAGHER’S INITIATIVE TO CREATE FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNCIL WINS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
11/30/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PROGRESS OF FORTIFYING FLORIDA AGAINST HURRICANES
11/28/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES THREE FRAUD FIGHTER REWARDS
11/21/2006 MEDICARE HMO ORDERED INTO REHABILITATION
11/16/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES 4,000 CENTRAL FLORIDA RESIDENTS TO COLLECT MORE THAN $500,000 IN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
10/27/2006 BANNED AGENT CHARGED WITH TRANSACTING INSURANCE WITHOUT A LICENSE
10/27/2006 GALLAGHER ISSUES EMERGENCY ORDERS AGAINST OHIO FIRM, AGENT FOR SCAMMING FLORIDA SENIORS
10/25/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES 33 ARRESTS IN ONGOING CRACKDOWN ON STAGED ACCIDENTS, AUTO INSURANCE FRAUD
10/24/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES FREE HOME INSPECTIONS TO START IN TAMPA BAY REGION
10/20/2006 TWO ARRESTED IN SCHEME TO DEFRAUD
10/18/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES SENIOR DAY IN THE PANHANDLE
10/17/2006 MIAMI MAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING STATE EDUCATION FUNDS
10/17/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES FREE HOME INSPECTIONS TO START IN PALM BEACH AND TREASURE COAST COUNTIES
10/12/2006 FORTIFY FLORIDA TO SHOW HOMEOWNERS HOW TO HURRICANE-HARDEN THEIR HOMES
10/11/2006 MEMORIAL SERVICE TO HONOR FOUR FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIED LAST YEAR IN THE LINE OF DUTY
10/10/2006 GALLAGHER REVOKES LICENSE OF AGENT WHO SOLD BOGUS STUDENT ACCIDENT POLICIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA
10/06/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARRESTS IN THREE SEPARATE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD CASES
10/05/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH OSCEOLA COUNTY NON-PROFIT TO STRENGTHEN HOMES AGAINST HURRICANES
10/05/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH POLK COUNTY NON-PROFIT TO STRENGTHEN HOMES AGAINST HURRICANES
10/03/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIPS WITH NON-PROFITS TO STRENGTHEN HOMES AGAINST HURRICANES
10/03/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PENSACOLA NON-PROFIT TO STRENGTHEN HOMES AGAINST HURRICANES
10/03/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PINELLAS NON-PROFIT TO STRENGTHEN HOMES AGAINST HURRICANES
10/03/2006 FLORIDA CABINET DESIGNATES FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, HONORS YOUTH WHO SAVED WOMAN FROM HOME FIRE
10/02/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIPS WITH TREASURE COAST NON-PROFITS TO STRENGTHEN HOMES AGAINST HURRICANES
10/02/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIPS WITH MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD NON-PROFITS TO STRENGTHEN HOMES AGAINST HURRICANES
09/28/2006 FORTIFY FLORIDA TO SHOW HOMEOWNERS HOW TO HURRICANE-HARDEN THEIR HOMES
09/27/2006 FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION COMMISSIONER DON SAXON HONORED BY NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION
09/26/2006 BOGUS LETTER TOUTS NON-EXISTENT PRIZE AND A WORTHLESS CHECK
09/21/2006 MOTHER AND SON FACE CRIMINAL, ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES FOR USING TITLE AGENCY TRUST FUNDS FOR PERSONAL PROFIT
09/21/2006 GALLAGHER ENFORCES TOUGHER FRAUD REPORTING BY FLORIDA’S INSURANCE COMPANIES
09/20/2006 FUNERAL DIRECTOR CHARGED WITH GRAND THEFT, SELLING INSURANCE WITHOUT A LICENSE
09/20/2006 CFO ANNOUNCES “FORTIFY FLORIDA” EXPO IN PANHANDLE
09/18/2006 GALLAGHER URGES CONTRACTORS TO SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM
09/12/2006 GALLAGHER REVOKES LICENSE OF AGENT WHO STOLE PREMIUMS FROM A NURSING HOME AND OTHER BUSINESSES
09/01/2006 GALLAGHER SUSPENDS AGENTS FOR MISLEADING PARENTS TRYING TO SAVE FOR THEIR CHILDREN’S COLLEGE
09/01/2006 GALLAGHER: 2006 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTIONS EARN MORE THAN $1 MILLION FOR FLORIDA SCHOOLS
08/28/2006 PALM BEACH COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH THEFT OF MONEY BELONGING TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
08/28/2006 GALLAGHER URGES FLORIDIANS TO PREPARE FOR ERNESTO
08/24/2006 $20 MILLION THROUGH MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
08/23/2006 STATE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION TO BE HELD SATURDAY
08/23/2006 CFO GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES “FORTIFY FLORIDA” EXPO
08/17/2006 GALLAGHER SHOWCASES FREE HOME INSPECTION IN ST. PETERSBURG
08/16/2006 GALLAGHER SHOWCASES FREE HOME INSPECTION TO PROMOTE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM
08/15/2006 GALLAGHER KICKS OFF $250 MILLION PROGRAM TO HELP FORTIFY FLORIDA AGAINST HURRICANES
08/14/2006 GALLAGHER FILES CHARGES AGAINST DIRECT GENERAL AGENTS FOR ‘SLIDING’ EXTRA CHARGES TO DOZENS OF CUSTOMERS
08/10/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARREST OF JACKSONVILLE BUSINESS OWNER CHARGED WITH FRAUD
08/08/2006 GALLAGHER: ONGOING CRACKDOWN ON PIP FRAUD SNARES 3
08/01/2006 GALLAGHER: CABINET VOTE BRINGS MUCH-NEEDED INSURANCE RELIEF TO FLORIDIANS
07/31/2006 BAY COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON ARSON AND MURDER CHARGES
07/28/2006 INSURANCE AGENT GETS 14-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR BILKING SENIORS, OTHERS IN ANNUITIES SCAM
07/25/2006 GALLAGHER: FAMILIES WILL HAVE MORE INFORMATION TO HELP TRACK SEXUAL PREDATORS
07/21/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARRESTS OF TWO PUBLIC ADJUSTERS IN $400,000 HURRICANE INSURANCE FRAUD CASE
07/21/2006 STATEMENT FROM CFO GALLAGHER ON CITIZENS BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ DECISION TO EXTEND BUILDERS RISK COVERAGE
07/19/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING ‘FINAL EXAM’ FOR FLORIDA’S URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TASK FORCES
07/18/2006 GALLAGHER: UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION RAISES $616,000 FOR FLORIDA SCHOOLS
07/12/2006 STATE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION TO BE HELD SATURDAY
07/05/2006 FLORIDA SELECT ORDERED INTO REHABILITATION
06/30/2006 GALLAGHER URGES FLORIDIANS TO CELEBRATE SAFELY
06/26/2006 GALLAGHER COMMENDS GOVERNOR’S SIGNING OF BILLS TO FIGHT METHAMPHETAMINE, INSURANCE FRAUD
06/22/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN ESSAY CONTEST PROMOTING MONEY SMARTS AND INVESTOR KNOWLEDGE
06/20/2006 CFO GALLAGHER RELEASES ANNUAL TOP 10 FRAUD LIST
06/15/2006 JUDGE UPHOLDS GALLAGHER’S PLAN TO SMOOTHLY TRANSITION POE POLICYHOLDERS
06/12/2006 GALLAGHER: FLORIDIANS MUST PREPARE FOR TS ALBERTO
06/05/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES TWO SOUTH FLORIDA AGENTS GET 25-YEAR SENTENCES IN PONZI SCHEME
06/01/2006 GALLAGHER FILES CHARGES AGAINST TWO SARASOTA AGENTS FOR MISLEADING ELDERLY IN HOME HEALTH CARE PLAN SALES
05/31/2006 JUDGE APPROVES LIQUIDATION OF POE INSURANCE COMPANIES
05/31/2006 NEW YORK MAN SENT TO PRISON FOR STEALING FROM FLORIDA’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM
05/30/2006 GALLAGHER BANS AGENT WHO TOOK FUNDS FROM TITLE ESCROW ACCOUNTS
05/30/2006 GALLAGHER LAUNCHES SPANISH-LANGUAGE WEBSITE
05/25/2006 GALLAGHER SAYS FLORIDA PREFERRED POLICYHOLDERS WILL BE PROTECTED THIS HURRICANE SEASON
05/24/2006 GALLAGHER URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX SAVINGS AND PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON
05/16/2006 STATEMENT FROM CFO GALLAGHER ON SCRIPPS FLORIDA
05/16/2006 GALLAGHER: INSURANCE RELIEF BILL STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION
05/11/2006 ARSON AWARENESS WEEK TO HIGHLIGHT THE DANGER OF METH LABS
05/10/2006 GALLAGHER LE PIDE A LA CORTE QUE COLOQUE EN LIQUIDACIÓN A LAS COMPAÑÍAS DE SEGURO POE
05/10/2006 GALLAGHER: AGGRESSIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN FOR ACTS OF ARSON THAT DESTROY PROPERTY, HOMES
05/09/2006 GALLAGHER PETITIONS COURT TO PUT POE INSURANCE COMPANIES INTO LIQUIDATION
05/09/2006 GALLAGHER: $2 MILLONES DE DÓLARES EN REEMBOLSOS A ASEGURADOS
05/08/2006 GALLAGHER: ALIVIO DE LAS TASAS DE SEGUROS VA EN CAMINO PARA LOS DUEÑOS DE VIVIENDA
05/08/2006 GALLAGHER: POLICYHOLDERS TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN REFUNDS
05/08/2006 GALLAGHER APLAUDE LA LEGISLACION QUE COMBATE EL FRAUDE DE SEGUROS
05/06/2006 GALLAGHER: INSURANCE RATE RELIEF IS ON THE WAY FOR HOMEOWNERS
05/05/2006 GALLAGHER ACLAMA EL PROYECTO DE LEY QUE LIMITA LA APROPIACIÓN POR EL GOBIERNO DE PROPIEDADES DEL SECTOR PRIVADO
05/04/2006 GALLAGHER HAILS BILL RESTRICTING GOVERNMENT TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
05/04/2006 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS LEGISLATION TO COMBAT INSURANCE FRAUD
05/04/2006 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO FIGHT METH
05/03/2006 GALLAGHER REANUDA EL LLAMADO A LOS LEGISLADORES EN LOS ULTIMOS DÍAS DE LA SESION PARA REFORMAS DE SEGUROS
05/02/2006 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS HOUSE, SENATE ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL CATASTROPHE PLAN
05/02/2006 STATE LAWMAKERS APPROVE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL LITERACY IN FLORIDA
05/01/2006 GALLAGHER RENEWS CALL FOR INSURANCE REFORMS AS STATE LAWMAKERS ENTER FINAL DAYS OF SESSION
04/26/2006 LA COMPAÑÍA SOUTHERN FAMILY INSURANCE HA SIDO ORDENADA A PASAR A ADMINISTRACIÓN JUDICIAL Y OTRAS SEGUIRÁN
04/26/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES OPERATION SPRING CLEANING
04/25/2006 SOUTHERN FAMILY INSURANCE COMPANY ORDERED INTO REHABILITATION, OTHERS PLANNED
04/25/2006 CAPTAIN RETIRES AFTER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE
04/21/2006 GALLAGHER BANS SOUTH FLORIDA INSURANCE AGENT FOR SELLING BOGUS INSURANCE
04/19/2006 GALLAGHER COMMENDS SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE FOR APPROVING METH LEGISLATION IN FIRST STOP
04/19/2006 GALLAGHER PRESENTS 2005 FIRE SERVICE AWARDS
04/19/2006 GALLAGHER BANS MIAMI AGENT FOR FRAUDULENTLY PROVIDING INSURANCE CERTIFICATE TO ACCIDENT VICTIM
04/17/2006 GALLAGHER COMMENDS LEGISLATIVE LEADERS FOR SETTING ASIDE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS FOR INSURANCE RATE RELIEF
04/12/2006 GALLAGHER RENEWS CALL FOR INSURANCE RATE RELIEF
04/06/2006 DECLARACION DE TOM GALLAGHER ACERCA DE LA LEGISLACION PARA LA PROTECCION DE PERSONAS MAYORES
04/05/2006 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING LEGISLATION TO PROTECT SENIORS
04/05/2006 GALLAGHER: URGE A LAS VÍCTIMAS DE LOS HURACANES DEL 2005 A RECIBIR EL DESCUENTO ESPECIAL DE IMPUESTOS
04/04/2006 GALLAGHER SUSPENDE A UN AGENTE QUE GANO COMISIONES ENGAÑANDO A PERSONAS MAYORES HA COSTA DE LA VENTA DE ANUALIDADES.
04/04/2006 GALLAGHER: VICTIMS OF 2005 HURRICANES URGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL TAX RELIEF
04/03/2006 GALLAGHER: DESIGNATE APRIL 4th AS HEALTHY KIDS DAY
04/03/2006 GALLAGHER BANS AGENT WHO EARNED COMMISSIONS BY LURING SENIORS INTO COSTLY ANNUITY DEALS
03/28/2006 GALLAGHER RENEWS CALL FOR LEGISLATION TO COMBAT METH
03/23/2006 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER ON NEWS OF DEFICIT IN CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
03/20/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES CONSUMER CHECKLIST
03/20/2006 GALLAGHER ANUNCIA LISTA DE VERIFICACIÓN PARA LOS CONSUMIDORES
03/20/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARRESTS OF CAR DEALERS ACCUSED OF SELLING DANGEROUS CARS TO UNSUSPECTING FLORIDIANS
03/19/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES $8 MILLION IN RESTITUTION
03/17/2006 GALLAGHER: FRAUD DIVISION’S AGGRESSIVE PURSUIT OF WORKERS’ COMP FRAUD LEADS TO REDUCTION IN PREMIUMS
03/16/2006 GALLAGHER, HOUSE AND SENATE INSURANCE CHAIRS TELL CONGRESS: PASS NATIONAL CATASTROPHE PLAN
03/14/2006 GALLAGHER TAKES ACTION AGAINST NATION’S LARGEST BROKER FOR BID RIGGING AND PAY-TO-PLAY SCHEMES
03/09/2006 FORMER AGENT CHARGED WITH STEALING $845,000 IN PREMIUMS
03/09/2006 GALLAGHER REVOKES LICENSE OF AGENT WHO LEFT HOMES AND BUSINESSES WITHOUT COVERAGE DURING 2005 HURRICANES
03/07/2006 ON FIRST DAY OF 2006 SESSION, GALLAGHER RENEWS CALL FOR SOLUTIONS TO STABILIZE FLORIDA’S INSURANCE MARKET
03/02/2006 AUMENTA EL APOYO LEGISLATIVO PARA REDUCIR LAS TARIFAS
03/01/2006 GALLAGHER ANUNCIA LEGISLACIÓN FEDERAL PARA CREAR LAS CUENTAS DE AHORRO CATASTRÓFICAS
03/01/2006 LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR RATE RELIEF BUILDING
03/01/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO CREATE CATASTROPHE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
02/24/2006 LA PRENSA REPORTA EL ÉXITO DEL PROGRAMA DE BIENES SIN RECLAMAR
02/24/2006 NEWS REPORTS HIGHLIGHT SUCCESS OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM
02/24/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARREST FOR ORGANIZED FRAUD
02/21/2006 GALLAGHER TOURS NEW SITE CHOSEN FOR SCRIPPS FLORIDA
02/21/2006 MUJER ARRESTADA EN EL CONDADO DE BROWARD POR HACER RECLAMOS FRAUDULENTOS DE HURACAN
02/21/2006 BROWARD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR FILING FRAUDULENT HURRICANE CLAIM
02/21/2006 GALLAGHER RENEWS CALL FOR TOUGHER METH LEGISLATION
02/20/2006 GALLAGHER TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS TO FIGHT METH WITH FIRST RESPONDERS
02/17/2006 MEDIATION TO RESOLVE INSURANCE DISPUTES AVAILABLE TO 2005 STORM VICTIMS
02/17/2006 GALLAGHER REVOCA A UN AGENTE QUE ENGAÑÓ A PERSONAS MAYORES DE EDAD
02/16/2006 GALLAGHER BANS AGENT WHO MISLED SENIORS
02/15/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES 21 ARRESTS FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION UNCOVERING MORE THAN 60 STAGED CRASHES IN TAMPA AREA
02/14/2006 GALLAGHER: TRG OPERATORS TO PAY $3 MILLION
02/13/2006 STATEMENT BY TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING HOUSE INSURANCE PROPOSALS
02/07/2006 GALLAGHER ANUNCIA UN NUEVO RECURSO, REMEDIOS LEGISLATIVOS PARA COMBATIR EL FRAUDE DE SEGUROS
02/06/2006 GALLAGHER CALLS FOR LEGISLATION TO SPEED UP THE REBUILDING PROCESS FOR STORM VICTIMS
02/03/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCE, LEGISLATIVE REMEDIES TO FIGHT INSURANCE FRAUD
02/02/2006 WOMAN WANTED IN MOTEL 6 METH LAB FIRE ARRESTED AT ANOTHER MOTEL WITH METH-MAKING CHEMICALS IN CAR
02/01/2006 GALLAGHER ANUNCIA UNA REUNIÓN EN EL AYUNTAMIENTO PARA LAS VÍCTIMAS QUE SE ESTAN RECUPERANDO DE LOS HURACANES DEL 2005
02/01/2006 GALLAGHER DISPUTES CITIZENS’ RATE REQUEST, RENEWS CALL FOR INSURANCE REFORMS
02/01/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES TOWN HALL MEETING FOR VICTIMS STILL RECOVERING FROM THE 2005 HURRICANES
01/31/2006 STATEMENT FROM CFO TOM GALLAGHER ON GOVERNOR’S TAX RELIEF PACKAGE
01/31/2006 APLAUDE GALLAGHER LA NUEVA REGLA PARA PREVENIR LA DISCRIMINACIÓN
01/31/2006 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS NEW RULE TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION
01/30/2006 GALLAGHER CONTINÚA TRABAJANDO CON AYUDA A LAS VÍCTIMAS DE LOS HURACANES
01/30/2006 GALLAGHER CONTINUES WORK TO HELP STORM VICTIMS
01/27/2006 DECLARACIONES DE TOM GALLAGHER REPORTE DEL AUDITOR GENERAL SOBRE CITIZENS PROPERTY
01/26/2006 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER ON AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT ON CITIZENS PROPERTY
01/26/2006 EL APOYO AUMENTA POR EL PLAN CATASTRÓFICO NACIONAL
01/26/2006 SUPPORT BUILDS FOR NATIONAL CATASTROPHE PLAN
01/25/2006 TWO VOLUSIA COUNTY BUSINESSMEN CHARGED WITH FRAUD
01/24/2006 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES REFORMS TO HELP PROTECT AND PREPARE FLORIDIANS FOR CATASTROPHES
01/17/2006 GALLAGHER RENEWS CALL FOR INSURANCE REFORMS
01/13/2006 TOM GALLAGHER, JEFE FINANCIERO DEL ESTADO DE LA FLORIDA URGE QUE LOS HISPANOS NO DEJEN DE VER EL MENSAJE QUE SERÁ TRANSMITIDO POR TELEVISIÓN SOBRE ASISTENCIA PARA LOS IMPUESTOS
01/13/2006 FLORIDA’S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER URGES SPANISH-SPEAKING FLORIDIANS TO WATCH TAX ASSISTANCE BROADCAST
01/09/2006 GALLAGHER: FLORIDA’S ECONOMY CONTINUES TO LEAD THE NATION
01/06/2006 FORMER ARIES PRINCIPAL ARRESTED AGAIN ON THEFT CHARGE
12/21/2005 MIAMI MEN CHARGED WITH STEALING $1 MILLION IN MORTGAGE TRANSACTION SCHEME
12/21/2005 SOUTH FLORIDA AGENT ARRESTED FOR FRAUD AGAINST SENIORS
12/20/2005 GALLAGHER URGES FLORIDIANS IN HURRICANE-IMPACTED AREAS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL TAX RELIEF
12/19/2005 GALLAGHER REVOKES PENSACOLA AGENT’S LICENSE
12/16/2005 GALLAGHER COMMENDS CONGRESS FOR PROPOSAL TO PUT CONTROLS ON METH-MAKING PRODUCTS UNDER PATRIOT ACT
12/15/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES $16,000 IN FRAUD REWARDS
12/14/2005 GALLAGHER WARNS FLORIDIANS OF NEW SCAM TO STEAL CASH AND SECURITIES VIA PASSWORD THEFT
12/09/2005 OKEECHOBEE CONTRACTOR CHARGED WITH FRAUD, THEFT
12/09/2005 GALLAGHER ISSUES HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIPS
12/08/2005 STATEMENT FROM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER ON SETTLEMENT FOR WILTON DEDGE
12/07/2005 GALLAGHER ANUNCIA LA IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE REGLAS MAS ESTRICTAS PARA EL REPORTAJE DE LOS FRAUDES
12/07/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES STRICTER REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING INSURANCE FRAUD
12/07/2005 GALLAGHER DETAILS ONGOING EFFORTS TO COMBAT METH
12/06/2005 SERIES OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED FOR ORLANDO, TAMPA AND FT. MYERS
12/06/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARREST OF TAMPA COUPLE FOR STEALING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
12/05/2005 RULING COULD PUT MONEY BACK IN DOCTORS’ POCKETS
12/01/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES NEW OPTION FOR CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITIES TO RESOLVE HURRICANE CLAIMS
11/30/2005 GALLAGHER: $32 MILLION IN HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS HAVE BETTER PREPARED FLORIDA FOR DISASTERS, INCLUDING TERRORIST ATTACKS
11/21/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES MULTIPLE ARRESTS FOR STAGED CRASH IN MIAMI
11/21/2005 GALLAGHER ANUNCIA MULTIPLE ARRESTOS POR FALSOS CHOQUES EN MIAMI
11/18/2005 EL JEFE FINANCIERO DE LA FLORIDA, TOM GALLAGHER, HACE DECLARACIONES PARA LA IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE LEYES FEDERALES CON EL FIN DE INICIAR UN FONDO NACIONAL PARA CATÁSTROFES
11/17/2005 STATEMENT FROM CFO TOM GALLAGHER ON: FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO CREATE A NATIONAL CATASTROPHE FUND
11/10/2005 ISENHOUR FOUND GUILTY OF STEALING EDUCATION FUNDS
11/07/2005 GALLAGHER OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS TO BETTER PROTECT HOMEOWNERS AND STRENGTHEN PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET
11/02/2005 GALLAGHER DEPLOYS MOBILE ASSISTANCE UNIT TO HIALEAH FOR FLORIDIANS IMPACTED BY WILMA
11/01/2005 AVISO PARA LOS CONSUMIDORES - LA LEY QUE REQUIRE EL PAGO DE UN DEDUCIBLE DURANTE LA TEMPORADA DE HURACANES BENIFICIARÁ A LAS VÍCTIMAS AFECTADAS POR MAS DE UN HURACÁN
11/01/2005 ***CONSUMER ALERT *** NEW SINGLE HURRICANE DEDUCTIBLE LAW MAY ASSIST VICTIMS OF MULTIPLE HURRICANES THIS SEASON
10/31/2005 GALLAGHER ENVIA CARAVANAS MOVILES AL SUR DE LA FLORIDA PARA DAR ASISTENCIA A LOS AFECTADOS POR EL HURACÁN WILMA
10/27/2005 GALLAGHER EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATE CUT
10/27/2005 ARREST MADE IN USF DORM FIRES
10/26/2005 COMMITTEE TO SIMPLIFY HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE POLICIES FOR FLORIDIANS TO MEET OCTOBER 28
10/26/2005 GALLAGHER DEPLOYS MOBILE ASSISTANCE UNITS FOR FLORIDIANS IMPACTED BY WILMA
10/26/2005 GALLAGHER ISSUES EMERGENCY RULE CAPPING PUBLIC ADJUSTER FEES TO PROTECT STORM VICTIMS
10/24/2005 GALLAGHER MOBILIZES SEARCH AND RESCUE, CONSUMER ASSISTANCE TO AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE WILMA
10/19/2005 CUÍDENSE DE CHANCHULLOS CUANDO SELECCIONA UN NUEVO PLAN PARA COBERTURA DE RECETAS MÉDICAS BAJO EL MEDICARE
10/19/2005 INSURANCE AGENT LOSES LICENSE, MUST PAY $90,000 FINE
10/19/2005 FLORIDA SENIORS URGED TO BEWARE OF SCAMS WHEN CHOOSING NEW MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE
10/13/2005 MEMORIAL SERVICE TO HONOR FIVE FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIED LAST YEAR IN THE LINE OF DUTY
10/13/2005 GALLAHGER APLAUDE AL CONVENIO DEL PAGO DE MILLONES DE DÓLARES A LAS VÍCTIMAS DE HURACANES
10/12/2005 INSURANCE AGENT CHARGED WITH FORGING APPLICATIONS
10/12/2005 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS AGREEMENT TO PAY MILLIONS TO HURRICANE VICTIMS
10/11/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE ESSAY CONTEST TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AMONG TEENS
10/10/2005 GALLAGHER APLAUDE LA DECISION DE RECHAZAR LA PETICION DE AUMENTO EN LAS PRIMAS DE ALLSTATE
10/10/2005 LA SEMANA DEDICADA A LA PREVENCIÓN DE FUEGOS SE CONCENTRA EN LA SEGURIDAD DE SU HOGAR
10/08/2005 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS DECISION TO REJECT ALLSTATE’S RATE REQUESTS
10/07/2005 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK FOCUSES ON SAFETY IN HOME
10/07/2005 GALLAGHER NAMES CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF FUNERAL, CEMETERY AND CONSUMER SERVICES BOARD
10/06/2005 GALLAGHER URGES FLORIDIANS TO CHECK OUT A USED CAR’S HISTORY BEFORE BUYING
10/04/2005 STATEMENT FROM CFO TOM GALLAGHER ON: NEED TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AT CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
10/04/2005 PANHANDLE FIRST RESPONDERS TO GET METH LAB TRAINING
10/04/2005 GALLAGHER CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL $500 MILLION IN SAVINGS FOR FLORIDA’S SMALL BUSINESSES
09/30/2005 COMMITTEE TO SIMPLIFY HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE POLICIES FOR FLORIDIANS ANNOUNCED
09/22/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES $2.2 MILLION IN REFUNDS TO TITLE CUSTOMERS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
09/19/2005 GALLAGHER: SOUTH FLORIDIANS MUST PREPARE
09/16/2005 FORMER BROWARD COUNTY AGENT CHARGED WITH STEALING $92,000 IN PREMIUMS FROM MORE THAN 50 CUSTOMERS
09/15/2005 STATEMENT FROM CFO TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
09/13/2005 GALLAGHER ADVIERTE QUE SE CUIDEN DE LOS NUEVOS TRUCOS QUE EXISTEN PARA ROBARLE SU IDENTIDAD
09/13/2005 GALLAGHER WARNS ABOUT NEW IDENTITY THEFT SCAM
09/12/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES MILLIONS IN POTENTIAL SAVINGS FOR FLORIDA’S SMALL BUSINESSES
09/01/2005 STATEMENT FROM FLORIDA’S CFO TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING NATIONWIDE’S DECISION TO NON-RENEW A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF THEIR CUSTOMERS
08/30/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES CONSUMER SERVICE LOCATIONS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
08/30/2005 GALLAGHER MOVES TO PREVENT PUBLIC ADJUSTERS FROM PRICE GOUGING HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
08/29/2005 GALLAGHER UPDATES RECOVERY EFFORTS IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE KATRINA
08/26/2005 DUEÑOS DE UNA CLINICA EN TAMPA BAY FUERON ARRESTADOS POR 'VENDER' PACIENTES
08/26/2005 DEALING WITH HURRICANES: TIPS FOR INSURANCE CONSUMERS
08/26/2005 TAMPA BAY CLINIC OWNERS ARRESTED FOR ‘SELLING’ PATIENTS
08/25/2005 GALLAGHER ADVISES FLORIDIANS TO DESIGNATE EMERGENCY CONTACTS ON CELL PHONES
08/25/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARREST OF MIAMI MAN FOR SELLING WORTHLESS HURRICANE INSURANCE
08/24/2005 TROPICAL STORM WARNING AND HURRICANE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
08/22/2005 GALLAGHER CALLS FOR EXPANDED RESPONSE TO FIGHT FLORIDA’S MOST DANGEROUS DRUG
08/19/2005 STATEMENT BY FLORIDA FIRE MARSHAL TOM GALLAGHER
08/19/2005 GALLAGHER ANUNCIA EL ARRESTO DE DIEZ PERSONAS VÍNCULADAS AL FRAUDE DE ACCIDENTES AUTOMOVILÍSTICOS
08/18/2005 GALLAGHER HACE LLAMADA PARA UNA REVISIÓN INDEPENDIENTE DEBIDO A LA PETICIÓN DE STATE FARM EN AUMENTAR LAS PRIMAS DE SEGUROS DE HOGARES
08/18/2005 GALLAGHER CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF STATE FARM’S RATE REQUEST
08/18/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARRESTS OF 10 IN STAGED CRASH RING
08/11/2005 GALLAGHER CALLS ON FLORIDA BANKS TO WAIVE FEES FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
08/09/2005 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER ON HURRICANE CHARLEY’S ANNIVERSARY
08/05/2005 TWO BROWARD WOMEN CHARGED FOR FALSELY REPRESENTING MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS TO COLLECT ON DEATH BENEFITS
08/05/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION RESULTS
08/05/2005 GALLAGHER QUESTIONS ALLSTATE RATE REQUEST; INDEPENDENT REVIEW SHOWS FLAWS IN ALLSTATE'S REQUEST
08/04/2005 GALLAGHER NAMES CITIZENS BOARD APPOINTEES
08/04/2005 FORMER INSURANCE AGENT CHARGED WITH SWINDLING ELDERS
08/03/2005 TRG OPERATORS HANDED SENTENCES, ORDERED TO REPORT TO PRISON IN OCTOBER
08/02/2005 KEN ANTHONY REAPPOINTED TO FAJUA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
08/02/2005 TOM GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARRESTS IN $100,000 INSURANCE FRAUD CASE
07/29/2005 STATE INVESTIGATORS WRAP UP WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMPLIANCE SWEEPS
07/28/2005 STATE TO HOLD UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION IN FT. LAUDERDALE
07/27/2005 TENGA CUIDADO CON ENTIDADES QUE PUEDAN OFRECERLE SEGURO PARA SU CASA QUE NO ESTAN LICENCIADAS
07/27/2005 BEWARE OF UNLICENSED ENTITY SELLING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
07/26/2005 MIAMI COUPLE CHARGED WITH SELLING FAKE INSURANCE TO TRUCKERS
07/25/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES CLAIM FRAUD ARRESTS
07/25/2005 SELF-EMPLOYED FLORIDIANS QUALIFY FOR GUARANTEED-ISSUE HEALTH COVERAGE DURING AUGUST
07/20/2005 STATE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION TO BE HELD JULY 30
07/15/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARRESTS FOR AUTO ‘DITCHING’
07/15/2005 GALLAGHER ISSUES EMERGENCY RULE CAPPING PUBLIC ADJUSTER FEES TO PROTECT STORM VICTIMS
07/14/2005 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING ARSON AT THE ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
07/14/2005 ARREST MADE IN AZALEA DRIVE ARSON FIRE
07/13/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO HURRICANE RECOVERY EFFORTS
07/11/2005 GALLAGHER MOBILIZES STATE RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN HURRICANE RECOVERY
07/07/2005 GALLAGHER SAYS HMOS, HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL BE FLEXIBLE ON PRESCRIPTION REFILLS
07/07/2005 HURRICANE DENNIS THREATENS GULF COAST
07/01/2005 LOXAHATCHEE WOMAN ARRESTED FOR FAKING DEATH TO COLLECT ON LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
06/30/2005 FATHER, SON CHARGED WITH WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD
06/30/2005 DECLARACIONES DEL JEFE FINANCIERO DE LA FLORIDA, TOM GALLAGHER, CON REFERENCIA A ALLSTATE FLORIDIAN
06/29/2005 STATEMENT FROM FLORIDA’S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER ON ALLSTATE FLORIDIAN
06/29/2005 GALLAGHER: TENGA CUIDADO CON LAS ESTAFAS FINANCIERAS QUE ATACAN A GRUPOS RELIGIOSOS Y COMUNITARIOS.
06/29/2005 GALLAGHER: BEWARE OF FINANCIAL SCAMS TARGETING RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
06/28/2005 GALLAGHER URGES FLORIDIANS TO CELEBRATE SAFELY ON JULY 4
06/24/2005 LIFETIME CAPITAL, INC., PRINCIPALS SENTENCED TO COLLECTIVE 22 YEARS IN PRISON ON FRAUD CHARGES
06/23/2005 DECLARACIÓN DEL CFO TOM GALLAGHER CON RESPECTO AL PASO PARA IMPLEMENTAR UN AUMENTO EN SUS SEGUROS QUE PIENSA DAR LA COMPAÑIA DE SEGUROS ALLSTATE SIN SER APROBADOS
06/23/2005 STATEMENT FROM CFO TOM GALLAGHER RE: ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY’S MOVE TO RAISE RATES WITHOUT APPROVAL
06/22/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES SOUTHEAST FLORIDA WINNERS IN CONTEST PROMOTING FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG TEENS
06/21/2005 GALLAGHER HACE UN LLAMAMIENTO PARA EL RECHAZO DE AUMENTO EN PRIMAS QUE NO TIENEN PRUEBA QUE LO CORROBOREN
06/21/2005 GALLAGHER CALLS FOR REJECTION OF UNSUPPORTED RATE INCREASE
06/20/2005 GALLAGHER CALLS ON FLORIDA’S FIREFIGHTERS TO ‘STAND DOWN’ FOR SAFETY
06/16/2005 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS SIGNING OF VIATICAL LEGISLATION
06/14/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES NORTH FLORIDA WINNERS IN CONTEST PROMOTING FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG TEENS
06/14/2005 CFO GALLAGHER RELEASES ANNUAL TOP 10 FRAUD LIST
06/12/2005 GALLAGHER OFFERS HELP TO RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY ARLENE
06/10/2005 *HMOS, HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES TO BE FLEXIBLE ON PRESCRIPTION REFILLS*
06/10/2005 OPERATORS OF UNLICENSED ENTITY TRG MARKETING, LLC, PLEAD GUILTY, ACCEPT PRISON SENTENCES
06/10/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE ARREST SWEEP BY INSURANCE FRAUD INVESTIGATORS
06/10/2005 TROPICAL STORM ARLENE THREATENS GULF COAST
06/07/2005 GALLAGHER CHARGES METH LABS AS A ‘TERRORIST THREAT TO FLORIDA’
06/06/2005 GALLAGHER WARNS INVESTORS: VERIFY BEFORE YOU BUY
06/02/2005 FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORTS AND CREDIT REPAIR
06/01/2005 STATEMENT BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO SEX-OFFENDER DATABASE
06/01/2005 GALLAGHER COMMENDS GOVERNOR, LAWMAKERS FOR ENACTING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROTECTIONS
05/31/2005 STATEMENT BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING COASTAL PETROLEUM SETTLEMENT
05/31/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE BUSINESSES, OFFICES ABOUT STATE’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LAWS
05/27/2005 GALLAGHER UNVEILS PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICE COMPARISON WEBPAGE FOR SENIORS
05/27/2005 GALLAGHER: CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR INSURING VACATION
05/26/2005 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER:TODAY’S COURT RULING THAT CITIZENS POLICYHOLDERS BE MADE WHOLE
05/25/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PROGRAM TO HELP MILITARY FAMILIES WITH INSURANCE DECISIONS
05/25/2005 TWO CHARGED WITH STAGING ACCIDENT, FILING FALSE CLAIM
05/23/2005 FIRST COAST GETS NEW TOOL TO HELP COMBAT ARSON
05/23/2005 GALLAGHER DESEA QUE TODOS LOS FLORIDANOS TENGAN MEJOR PROTECCIÓN DURANTE LA TEMPORADA DE HURACANES
05/23/2005 MAN CHARGED WITH INSURANCE APPLICATION FRAUD AND THEFT
05/23/2005 GALLAGHER WANTS FLORIDIANS TO BE BETTER PROTECTED THIS HURRICANE SEASON
05/23/2005 K-9 ‘MISTY’ TO HELP COMBAT ARSON IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
05/17/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARRESTS IN PONZI SCHEME
05/17/2005 JACKSONVILLE INSURANCE AGENT SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IN PRISON, $366,000 IN RESTITUTION FOR SWINDLING SENIOR CITIZENS
05/16/2005 GALLAGHER UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE NEW WEBSITE FOR SENIORS
05/16/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES MONEY TREE LENDING PLACED INTO RECEIVERSHIP
05/12/2005 MIAMI MAN ARRESTED FOR SELLING BOGUS DISCOUNT PLAN
05/10/2005 GALLAGHER ELOGIA LA APROBACIÓN DE LA LEY QUE OFRECE PROTECCIÓN EN LOS SEGUROS PARA LA PROPIEDAD EN LA FLORIDA
05/10/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF DATABASE SHOWING EMPLOYERS WHO HAVE BEEN ISSUED STOP WORK ORDERS
05/09/2005 GALLAGHER LAUDS PASSAGE OF HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROTECTIONS FOR FLORIDIANS
05/09/2005 GALLAGHER ELOGIA A LOS CONGRESISTAS POR SUS ACCIONES POSITIVAS EN LA INTRODUCCIÓN DE NUEVAS LEYES
05/09/2005 LEGISLATURE APPROVES FUNDING FOR MORE INSURANCE FRAUD INVESTIGATORS AND A PROSECUTOR
05/07/2005 GALLAGHER COMMENDS STATE LAWMAKERS FOR POSITIVE ACTION ON A VARIETY OF BILLS
05/05/2005 GALLAGHER APLAUDE EL TRABAJO DE LOS LEGISLADORES POR ESTABLECIMIENTO DE LAS CUENTAS DE AHORRO PARA HURACANES
05/05/2005 SARASOTA ATTORNEY CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD
05/05/2005 CFO GALLAGHER COMMENDS LEGISLATURE FOR PASSING NURSING HOME SPRINKLER BILL
05/04/2005 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS LAWMAKERS FOR LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR HURRICANE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
05/04/2005 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE INVESTIGATION FINDS PRESENCE OF GASOLINE MAIN FACTOR IN MARGATE FIRE
05/03/2005 STATEMENT FROM FLORIDA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GALLAGHER ON HURRICANE CLAIMS REPORTING DEADLINE
05/02/2005 STATEMENT BY FLORIDA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GALLAGHER REGARDING JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT
05/02/2005 GALLAGHER URGES FLORIDIANS TO HELP PREVENT DANGEROUS JUVENILE FIRE PLAY AND ARSON
04/27/2005 FLORIDA CFO GALLAGHER, STATE AND NATIONAL LEADERS URGE LEGISLATURE TO PASS LANDMARK LEGAL REFORM BILLS
04/26/2005 FLORIDIANS WHO PARTICIPATE IN A STAGED CRASH STAND TO LOSE LICENSE UNDER FAST-TRACK PROCESS
04/25/2005 CFO GALLAGHER SAYS LAKELAND NURSING HOME FIRE POINTS TO NEED FOR LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE SPRINKLERS
04/22/2005 STATEMENT BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING PASSOVER
04/22/2005 CHILD DIES AFTER ACCIDENTAL KITCHEN FIRE
04/20/2005 GALLAGHER LAUDS COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF VIATICAL LEGISLATION
04/15/2005 STATE WRAPS UP WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMPLIANCE SWEEP
04/15/2005 LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR CHARGED WITH FAILING TO HAVE WORKERS’ COMP FOR OUT-OF-STATE WORKERS
04/13/2005 CFO GALLAGHER APPLAUDS SEN. WEBSTER, REP. STARGEL FOR PROMOTING NURSING HOME SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
04/11/2005 GALLAGHER NAMES NEW GENERAL COUNSEL
04/07/2005 UNLICENSED POMPANO BEACH PSYCHOTHERAPIST ARRESTED AGAIN
04/06/2005 FIREFIGHTERS LICENSE PLATE HOTTEST SELLER IN 2004
04/05/2005 GALLAGHER TO HOLD HURRICANE RECOVERY TOWN HALL MEETING IN JUPITER
04/05/2005 GALLAGHER TO HOST ORLANDO SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
04/05/2005 GOVERNOR BUSH, GALLAGHER AND CABINET HONOR FLORIDA’S OUTSTANDING FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE PERSONNEL
04/04/2005 GALLAGHER, REP. CANNON PUSH FOR TOUGHER LAWS AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD
04/04/2005 FLORIDA’S FIRE AND RESCUE WORKERS TO BE HONORED DURING ROUND OF CAPITOL EVENTS ON TUESDAY
03/30/2005 GALLAGHER SEEKS TO CLARIFY CONFUSION WITH STORM CLAIMS, OUTLINES OPTIONS TO HELP CONSUMERS
03/29/2005 OCHO PERSONAS SE ENFRENTAN A ACUSAMIENTOS POR HABER OBTENIDO ILEGALMENTE REPORTES DE ACCIDENTES EN TRES CONDADOS
03/29/2005 EIGHT ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF ILLEGALLY OBTAINING CRASH REPORTS THROUGHOUT THREE COUNTIES
03/23/2005 STATEMENT FROM CFO TOM GALLAGHER ON PROGRESS OF HURRICANE INSURANCE CLAIM PAYMENTS IN PENSACOLA AREA
03/18/2005 EL GOBERNADOR Y EL GABINETE APRUEBAN REGLA PARA APRESURAR EL PAGO DE LOS RECLAMOS POR DAÑOS CAUSADOS POR LOS HURACANES
03/17/2005 GOVERNOR AND CABINET APPROVE RULE TO EXPEDITE PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING HURRICANE CLAIMS
03/17/2005 LOS FLORIDIANOS PUEDEN OBTENER DESCUENTOS DE TARIFAS DE VENTAS CUANDO PRESENTAN SUS PAPELES PARA LOS IMPUESTOS EN EL 2004
03/15/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES TOWN HALL MEETING IN HURRICANE-IMPACTED FORT PIERCE
03/14/2005 THREE CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD IN STAGED ACCIDENT
03/11/2005 SANTA ROSA COUNTY MAN CHARGED IN MULTIPLE ARSONS
03/11/2005 CFO GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARRESTS OF 13 INDIVIDUALS IN PATIENT BROKERING, PIP FRAUD SCHEME
03/10/2005 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER ON RESULTS OF MEETINGS WITH PROBLEM INSURERS
03/09/2005 COCOA BEACH MAN ARRESTED FOR FALSE HURRICANE CLAIM
03/03/2005 STATEMENT FROM FLORIDA’S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING TOWN HALL MEETING WITH HURRICANE VICTIMS IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA
03/02/2005 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING TILLIE FOWLER’S PASSING
02/28/2005 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR TOWN HALL MEETINGS IN HURRICANE-IMPACTED AREAS
02/28/2005 GALLAGHER TO PALM BAY TORNADO VICTIMS: STATE’S STORM HOTLINE READY TO ASSIST
02/25/2005 GALLAGHER TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING FOR NORTHWEST FLORIDA HURRICANE VICTIMS
02/22/2005 JACKSONVILLE MAN INDICTED IN EMPLOYEE LEASING SCAM
02/18/2005 GALLAGHER UNVEILS A NEW PHASE IN ONGOING ANTI-PIP FRAUD PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
02/18/2005 GALLAGHER REVELA UNA NUEVA ETAPA EN LA CAMPAÑA EDUCACIONAL PARA DETECTAR FRAUDE RELACIONADO CONTRA PROTECCIÓN DE DAÑOS PERSONALES (PIP)
02/17/2005 GALLAGHER URGES THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MULTIPLE HURRICANE DEDUCTIBLE RELIEF TO ACT NOW
02/17/2005 GALLAGHER TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETINGS IN AREAS STILL SERIOUSLY IMPACTED BY HURRICANES
02/16/2005 GALLAGHER, LAWMAKERS PUSH FOR LEGISLATION TO BETTER INFORM AND PROTECT HOMEOWNERS
02/15/2005 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING: HURRICANE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
02/09/2005 GALLAGHER ISSUES REPORT CALLING FOR INCREASED FIREFIGHTER SAFETY IN TRAINING EXERCISES
02/04/2005 DECLARACIONES DEL JEFE DE FINANZAS DE LA FLORIDA, TOM GALLAGHER, SOBRE LAS POSIBILIDADES DE AUMENTO EN LA PRIMAS
02/03/2005 STATEMENT FROM FLORIDA’S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING RECENT RATE REQUESTS
02/01/2005 MAN GETS 3-YEAR SENTENCE FOR SELLING FAKE INSURANCE CARDS
02/01/2005 GALLAGHER INFORMA AL CONSEJO DE MINISTROS SOBRE EL ESTADO DE LAS GESTIONES DEL HURACÁN
02/01/2005 GALLAGHER OFFERS HURRICANE STATUS REPORT
01/31/2005 GALLAGHER, ICHEIC JOIN UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI TO LAUNCH NATIONAL PILOT PROJECT FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
01/31/2005 CREDITOS EN SUS IMPUESTOS
01/27/2005 GALLAGHER URGES ELIGIBLE HURRICANE VICTIMS TO SUBMIT MULTIPLE DEDUCTIBLE INFORMATION
01/27/2005 MANY FLORIDIANS ARE MISSING OUT ON TAX WINDFALL
01/25/2005 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES THANKS CFO TOM GALLAGHER FOR LEADING INSURANCE FRAUD FIGHT
01/25/2005 AUTO SHOP OWNERS CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD
01/24/2005 FLORIDA MAN WANTED IN FAMILY SLIP-AND-FALL SCHEME IS AWAITING EXTRADITION IN CALIFORNIA
01/24/2005 PAST HURRICANE SEASON A STRONG INCENTIVE TO GET AN INSURANCE CHECKUP
01/19/2005 STATEMENT FROM FLORIDA’S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL VOUCHER LAW DEFENSE REACHING STATE SUPREME COURT
01/14/2005 TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN BROWNSVILLE SCHOOL FIRE
01/13/2005 STATEMENT FROM FLORIDA’S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING MOODY’S INVESTOR SERVICE BOOSTING FLORIDA’S BOND RATING
01/12/2005 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE HOSTS THE GREAT FLORIDA FIRE SCHOOL THIS WEEK
01/11/2005 TSUNAMI DISASTER RELIEF FRAUD ALERT
01/11/2005 FLORIDA INSURANCE AGENT ACCUSED OF STEALING PREMIUMS, PUTTING UNINSURED TRUCK DRIVERS ON ROAD
01/06/2005 GALLAGHER LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO AID HURRICANE VICTIMS HIT BY MULTIPLE HURRICANE DEDUCTIBLES
01/05/2005 STATEMENT FROM FLORIDA'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
12/31/2004 GALLAGHER: START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT AND SAVE MORE
12/27/2004 GALLAGHER TO MORTGAGE HOLDERS: KNOW YOUR BANK’S PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING INSURANCE CLAIM CHECKS
12/23/2004 SE PRORROGA LA MORATORIA EN LA CANCELACION DE SEGUROS HASTA EL 31 DE MARZO PARA HOGARES TODAVIA NO REPARADOS
12/21/2004 MORATORIUM ON INSURANCE CANCELLATIONS AGAIN EXTENDED TO MARCH 31 FOR HOMES NOT YET REPAIRED
12/17/2004 GALLAGHER ASSURES STORM VICTIMS THAT A PROCESS TO APPLY FOR DEDUCTIBLE RELIEF WILL SOON BE IN PLACE
12/09/2004 GALLAGHER TO FLORIDIANS: LOOK FOR LOST PROPERTY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
12/01/2004 TASK FORCE CREATED TO IMPROVE CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
11/29/2004 AGENT SURRENDERS INSURANCE LICENSES FOLLOWING ALLEGATIONS OF CUSTOMER ABUSE
11/24/2004 GALLAGHER TO CONSUMERS: BEWARE OF FINANCIAL SCAMS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
11/23/2004 CLINIC OWNER, ‘PATIENTS’ FACE INSURANCE FRAUD CHARGES
11/23/2004 EMPLOYER OF WORKERS KILLED AT JULY CONSTRUCTION-SITE ACCIDENT CHARGED WITH FRAUD
11/23/2004 MORATORIUM ON INSURANCE CANCELLATIONS EXTENDED TO DEC. 31ST FOR HOMES NOT YET REPAIRED
11/18/2004 GALLAGHER WARNS ADJUSTERS AGAINST DISCOURAGING CONSUMERS FROM FILING A COMPLAINT WITH DFS
11/17/2004 PASCO COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF FILING FALSE INSURANCE CLAIMS
11/16/2004 ELEVEN INSURANCE COMPANIES SUBPOENAED
11/12/2004 GALLAGHER VISITS MEDIATION CENTERS, GIVES STATUS REPORT ON HURRICANE RESPONSE
11/10/2004 JUDGE RULES AGAINST MUTUAL BENEFITS IN FAVOR OF SEC
11/10/2004 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE ESSAY CONTEST PROMOTING FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG TEENS
11/09/2004 GALLAGHER RECOMMENDS EXTENDING MORATORIUM ON CANCELLATIONS TO HOMEOWNERS STILL WAITING FOR REPAIRS
11/05/2004 AGENT ARRESTED FOR STEALING INSURANCE PREMIUMS
11/05/2004 UNLICENSED, UNINSURED CONTRACTOR ARRESTED TODAY FOLLOWING SURPRISE INSPECTION IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY
11/04/2004 GALLAGHER LAUNCHES PROBE INTO QUESTIONABLE BROKER ACTIVITIES IN FLORIDA
10/29/2004 CHILDREN OF FALLEN SOLDIERS RECEIVE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
10/29/2004 STATE-REQUIRED REFUND PLAN NETS $1.7 MILLION
10/26/2004 GALLAGHER HONORS STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR SUCCESS IN PASSING FIREFIGHTER SAFETY RULES
10/26/2004 GOVERNOR, CABINET IMPOSE DEADLINES FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES TO HANDLE CLAIMS
10/25/2004 NEED HELP RESOLVING A DISPUTE WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY?
10/22/2004 NEW FEDERAL LAW AFFECTS CHECK “GRACE PERIODS”
10/21/2004 GALLAGHER REQUESTS DEADLINES FOR INSURERS TO HANDLE STORM CLAIMS
10/20/2004 DFS REMINDS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS
10/15/2004 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES THE FIFTH ARREST OF AN UNLICENSED PUBLIC ADJUSTER WORKING IN HURRICANE-DAMAGE AREA
10/15/2004 MIAMI MAN ARRESTED FOR SELLING BOGUS DISCOUNT PLAN
10/11/2004 GALLAGHER CREATES MEDIATION PROGRAM FOR STORM VICTIMS TO RESOLVE INSURANCE DISPUTES
10/04/2004 GALLAGHER KICKS OFF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2004 WITH NEW EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EMPHASIS ON SMOKE ALARMS
10/04/2004 SENIORS ARE FOCUS OF A NEW FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM CREATED BY STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE, ELDER AFFAIRS
10/01/2004 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, ELDER AFFAIRS TO ANNOUNCE NEW SENIOR FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM
09/29/2004 AMERICAN SUPERIOR INSURANCE COMPANY CONSENTS TO REHABILITATION DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED STORM LOSSES
09/27/2004 GALLAGHER OFFERS INSURANCE ADVICE TO STORM VICTIMS
09/24/2004 NUMBER OF FLORIDA WORKPLACE FATALITIES DROPS IN 2003
09/23/2004 GALLAGHER URGES EAST COAST RESIDENTS TO STAY ALERT, PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE STRIKE BY HURRICANE JEANNE
09/21/2004 CFO GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES TWO MORE ARRESTS OF UNLICENSED ADJUSTERS IN FT. MYERS AREA
09/20/2004 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES INSURANCE ‘SUPER-CENTER’
09/18/2004 GALLAGHER DEPLOYS MOBILE RESPONSE UNIT TO PANHANDLE
09/17/2004 GALLAGHER PROVIDES UPDATE ON DFS’ EMERGENCY RESPONSE EFFORTS
09/16/2004 GALLAGHER TO SEND CONSUMER SPECIALISTS TO PANHANDLE AND REDEPLOY STAFF TO CHARLEY, FRANCES AFFECTED AREAS
09/15/2004 GALLAGHER TO LENDING INDUSTRY: REACH OUT WITH DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
09/10/2004 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER RE: STORM VICTIMS FACING DOUBLE DEDUCTIBLES FROM HURRICANES CHARLEY AND FRANCES
09/10/2004 GALLAGHER ORDERS INSURANCE COMPANIES TO REPORT PRICE GOUGING BY INDEPENDENT ADJUSTERS
09/08/2004 GALLAGHER ACCOMPANIES PRESIDENT, GOVERNOR ON TOUR OF STORM-DAMAGED AREAS AND SENDS MORE HELP TO STORM VICTIMS
09/08/2004 BUSH, GALLAGHER TO VISIT CHARLOTTE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
09/07/2004 BUSH, GALLAGHER TO VISIT PORT OF TAMPA
09/07/2004 DESPUES DE VISITAR AREAS AFFECTADAS, GALLAGHER RESPONDE CON AYUDA MOVIL
09/07/2004 FOLLOWING TOURS OF AFFECTED AREAS, GALLAGHER DEPLOYS MOBILE RESPONSE UNIT
09/02/2004 GOVERNOR BUSH, GALLAGHER TO VISIT MIAMI HURRICANE CENTER
09/01/2004 GALLAGHER WILL IMPOSE EMERGENCY RULES FOR ADJUSTERS IN ANTICIPATION OF HURRICANE FRANCES’ AFTERMATH
09/01/2004 GALLAGHER ADVISES STORM VICTIMS: MAKE SURE YOUR BUILDING CONTRACTOR IS COVERED BY WORKERS’ COMP
08/31/2004 GALLAGHER TO FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION: DON’T WEAKEN STATE BUILDING CODE
08/31/2004 INSURANCE AGENT ALLEGEDLY USED FORGERY, DECEIT TO BILK CUSTOMERS OUT OF $200,000
08/30/2004 GALLAGHER TO MORTGAGE HOLDERS: KNOW YOUR BANK’S PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING INSURANCE CLAIM CHECKS
08/27/2004 GALLAGHER URGES FIRE SAFETY IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
08/27/2004 CFO GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ARREST OF UNLICENSED ADJUSTER, WARNS REPORTS HAVE LED TO SEVERAL INVESTIGATIONS
08/26/2004 GALLAGHER GIVES HURRICANE CHARLEY STATUS REPORT
08/25/2004 GALLAGHER AND BRONSON JOIN SEARS, UNITED WAY OF FLORIDA, K.I.D.S, INC., FOR HANDS-ON HURRICANE RELIEF
08/24/2004 GOVERNOR, CABINET GIVE STORM VICTIMS 60-DAY GRACE PERIOD ON INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS, NONRENEWALS
08/23/2004 GALLAGHER REMINDS HURRICANE VICTIMS HOW TO SEEK HELP FOR INSURANCE QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS
08/20/2004 GALLAGHER URGES BANKS, CREDIT UNIONS TO BE FLEXIBLE WITH LOANS AND CREDIT FOR CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY CHARLEY
08/19/2004 GALLAGHER, INSURANCE EXECUTIVES TOUR STORM-DAMAGED AREAS
08/18/2004 CFO GALLAGHER WILL ASK CABINET TO PROVIDE 60-DAY GRACE PERIOD FOR PREMIUM PAYMENTS, NONRENEWALS
08/17/2004 GALLAGHER BANS PUBLIC ADJUSTERS FROM REQUIRING CASH UP FRONT AND CAPS EXCESSIVE FEES
08/15/2004 GALLAGHER DEPLOYS MOBILE RESPONSE UNIT TO HELP FLORIDIANS GET INSURANCE CLAIMS PROCESS UNDER WAY
08/14/2004 GOVERNOR BUSH TO TOUR SOUTH FLORIDA
08/13/2004 GALLAGHER ACTIVATES NEW ONLINE SYSTEM TO EXPEDITE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOLLOWING CHARLEY
08/12/2004 CFO GALLAGHER ACTIVATES STORM LINE, POSTS INFORMATION ON DFS WEB SITE
08/11/2004 DFS HONORED BY TRADE GROUP FOR ONLINE DATABASE
08/11/2004 GALLAGHER: SOUTH FLORIDIANS MUST PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE STRIKE BY TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY
08/10/2004 GALLAGHER REMINDS FLORIDIANS TO GET READY FOR POSSIBLE HURRICANE STRIKE AS STORM THREATENS GULF, PANHANDLE
08/06/2004 SECOND AGENT WITH BECK INSURANCE AGENCY SUSPENDED
08/04/2004 STATE FIRE MARSHAL GALLAGHER, COMMISSIONER HORNE APPLAUD ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08/03/2004 GALLAGHER, INDUSTRY PARTNERS LAUNCH STATEWIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE
08/02/2004 GALLAGHER APPOINTS STEVE BURGESS AS INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
08/02/2004 EMPLOYER OF WORKERS KILLED AT A RECENT CONSTRUCTION-SITE ACCIDENT ORDERED TO STOP WORK
08/02/2004 STATE RAISES RECORD AMOUNT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION
07/30/2004 STATE TO HOLD UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION IN MIAMI
07/30/2004 SELF-EMPLOYED FLORIDIANS QUALIFY FOR GUARANTEED-ISSUE HEALTH COVERAGE DURING AUGUST
07/29/2004 INVESTIGATORS SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN SOLVING CHURCH FIRE
07/26/2004 STATE FIRE MARSHAL GALLAGHER UNVEILS DESIGN FOR FLORIDA FALLEN FIREFIGHTER WALL OF HONOR
07/23/2004 SPRING HILL RESIDENT CHARGED WITH WORKERS’ COMP FRAUD
07/15/2004 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE, FLASH PROVIDE 300 FREE SMOKE ALARMS TO LYNN HAVEN
07/13/2004 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CARRIERS, SELF-INSURED PLANS FINED MORE THAN $875,000 FOR VIOLATIONS
07/09/2004 CFO GALLAGHER WARNS AGENTS AGAINST PAYING OR ACCEPTING ‘KICKBACKS’
07/08/2004 JACKSONVILLE AGENT SUSPENDED FOR AIDING AND ABETTING UNLICENSED INSURANCE SALES AND “SLIDING”
07/07/2004 GALLAGHER TAPS LAW ENFORCEMENT VETERAN TO LEAD DIVISION OF INSURANCE FRAUD
07/07/2004 STATE RETURNS RECORD AMOUNT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
07/02/2004 TITLE AGENT ARRESTED FOR STEALING MORE THAN $1.1 MILLION
07/02/2004 GALLAGHER COMMENDS GOVERNOR, LAWMAKERS FOR ENDING ABUSIVE PRACTICES IN ANNUITIES SALES
06/30/2004 CFO GALLAGHER LAUDS GOVERNOR’S SIGNING OF FUNERAL, CEMETERY AND CONSUMER SERVICES ACT
06/29/2004 GALLAGHER, STATE ATTORNEY ANNOUNCE ARRESTS IN SCHOOL VOUCHER FRAUD SCHEME
06/28/2004 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS GOVERNOR, LAWMAKERS FOR ENACTING CONSUMER FRIENDLY LEGISLATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1
06/28/2004 FLORIDIANS URGED TO CELEBRATE JULY 4 SAFELY, LEGALLY
06/28/2004 STATE RELEASES STATISTICS ON 2002 FLORIDA WORKPLACE INJURIES AND ILLNESSES
06/25/2004 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR FALSIFIED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE, INVESTIGATORS SAY
06/24/2004 LAKE COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH ORGANIZED FRAUD AND AGGRAVATED WHITE COLAR CRIME
06/24/2004 AGENTS CHARGED WITH ISSUING FAKE INSURANCE CERTIFICATES
06/18/2004 STATE WRAPS UP WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMPLIANCE SWEEP
06/17/2004 FLORIDA INSURERS ASKED TO WAIVE GUIDELINES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
06/14/2004 GOVERNOR SIGNS 'AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR FLORIDIANS ACT'
06/14/2004 CFO GALLAGHER RELEASES ANNUAL TOP 10 FRAUD LIST
06/11/2004 CFO GALLAGHER TAPS SEASONED PUBLIC SERVANT AS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES’ GENERAL COUNSEL
06/11/2004 TWO MIAMI INSURANCE ADJUSTERS FACING FRAUD, THEFT CHARGES
06/08/2004 HOMESTEAD COMPANY OWNER MUST PAY RESTITUTION
06/08/2004 TEMPORARY STAFFING COMPANY ORDERED TO STOP WORK
06/04/2004 MORE CHARGES FILED AGAINST FORMER ORLANDO INSURANCE AGENT
06/01/2004 LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER CONVICTED ON FEDERAL CHARGES
05/26/2004 GALLAGHER TO FLORIDIANS: GET READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON
05/25/2004 GALLAGHER, CABINET MEMBERS RECOGNIZE INNOVATIVE STATE EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM
05/24/2004 TRAVEL INSURANCE: THE VACATION RAINCHECK
05/24/2004 RESTLAWN CEMETERY ORDERED TO FIND BUYER OR LOSE LICENSE
05/18/2004 DEPARTMENT ADVISES CONSECO POLICYHOLDERS ON OPTIONS
05/17/2004 TOWING CONTRACTOR ARRESTED FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD
05/17/2004 GALLAGHER HONORED BY FINANCIAL LITERACY ORGANIZATION
05/13/2004 BUSINESS OWNER CHARGED WITH ARSON
05/13/2004 OWNERS OF INSOLVENT INSURANCE COMPANY CHARGED WITH THEFT, RACKETEERING AND CONSPIRACY
05/13/2004 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER IN SUPPORT OF HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
05/13/2004 NEW YORKER SENTENCED FOR FAKING THE IDENTITIES OF FLORIDIANS FOR CASH
05/12/2004 LOCAL TEENS ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE ARSONS
05/12/2004 MAN ARRESTED FOR SELLING FAKE INSURANCE CARDS
05/12/2004 MIAMI COUPLE CHARGED WITH FRAUD, GRAND THEFT
05/11/2004 MEASURE TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE SIGNED INTO LAW
05/11/2004 WEST PALM BEACH MAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING ONE HALF-MILLION DOLLARS IN STATE FUNDS
05/10/2004 BROWARD COUNTY INSURANCE AGENT CHARGED WITH THEFT
05/10/2004 MAY 10-14 IS ‘COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK’
05/06/2004 FEDERAL, STATE REGULATORS SHUT DOWN NATION’S LARGEST VIATICAL SETTLEMENT COMPANY
05/06/2004 COLLECTION AGENCIES SCAM SETTLED
05/04/2004 FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS TO RECEIVE REFUNDS IN $1.65 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH MORTGAGE-SERVICING COMPANY
05/04/2004 WOMAN CHARGED WITH SELLING PHONY INSURANCE CARDS
05/03/2004 STRONGER CONSUMER PROTECTIONS NOW IN PLACE FOR FLORIDA’S INSURANCE CONSUMERS
05/03/2004 CFO GALLAGHER: PARENTS MUST WARN CHILDREN ABOUT ARSON
04/30/2004 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS LAWMAKERS FOR APPROVING LEGISLATION TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
04/30/2004 CFO GALLAGHER LAUDS PASSAGE OF FUNERAL, CEMETERY AND CONSUMERS SERVICES ACT
04/27/2004 REGULATORS SEEK REVOCATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA MORTGAGE LENDER’S LICENSE
04/23/2004 PENSACOLA MAN CHARGED WITH BURGLARY AND ARSON
04/22/2004 DFS RECOGNIZES ‘TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS & SONS TO WORK DAY’
04/19/2004 DFS PAYS $15,000 REWARD TO FLORIDA ‘FRAUD BUSTER’
04/16/2004 FLORIDA TAXWATCH SUPPORTS GALLAGHER, LEGISLATIVE PUSH TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
04/14/2004 WOMAN CHARGED SECOND TIME FOR STEALING INSURANCE FUNDS
04/14/2004 STATE HIRES PROSECUTOR TO HELP DRIVE DOWN PIP FRAUD
04/13/2004 OUTSTANDING FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE PERSONNEL HONORED
04/12/2004 CFO ISSUES WARNING ABOUT SINGLE-EMPLOYER TRUSTS
04/09/2004 BEWARE OF TRANSFER FUND SCAMS
04/09/2004 DATELINE NBC TO AIR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY SEGMENT
04/07/2004 FATHER, SON CONVICTED OF INSURANCE PREMIUM THEFTS
04/01/2004 INSURANCE AGENT SURRENDERS LICENSE AFTER GUILTY PLEA
04/01/2004 INSURANCE AGENT’S LICENSE REVOKED
03/31/2004 GALLAGHER JOINS LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO PUSH FOR CONSUMERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS
03/26/2004 3 ARRESTED FOR $1.5 MILLION IN INSURANCE FRAUD
03/24/2004 GALLAGHER, LAWMAKERS ASK FOR GREATER AUTHORITY TO CURB ABUSIVE PRACTICES USED BY DEBT COLLECTORS
03/22/2004 GALLAGHER PROMOTES LEGISLATION TO PREVENT ID THEFT
03/19/2004 5 ARRESTED IN SCHEME THAT DEFRAUDED HUNDREDS OF SENIORS
03/15/2004 GALLAGHER CLOSES INVESTIGATION ON VIRTUAL SCHOOLS
03/12/2004 WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING GUARANTY FUNDS
03/11/2004 GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO MORE THAN 90,000 CHILDREN
03/09/2004 GALLAGHER JOINS KEY LEGISLATORS TO DERAIL BULLET TRAIN
03/09/2004 FLORIDA’S CFO HONORS OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
03/05/2004 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES BULLET TRAIN PETITION WEBSITE IN RESPONSE TO CITIZEN INTEREST
03/04/2004 BUSH, GALLAGHER JOIN FORCES TO DERAIL BULLET TRAIN
03/01/2004 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO STOP ABUSIVE SALES PRACTICES OF ANNUITIES SOLD TO SENIORS
02/20/2004 INSURANCE AGENT CHARGED WITH SELLING PHONY BONDS
02/20/2004 TAMPA MEDICAL CLINIC RECORDS SEIZED, OWNERS ARRESTED
02/19/2004 BEWARE OF PROMISES OF FAST CASH THIS TAX SEASON
02/13/2004 WOMAN CHARGED WITH FRAUD BASED ON PRESCRIPTIONS
02/13/2004 VIATICAL FRAUD INDICTMENT RETURNED
02/12/2004 THIRD AGENT PLEADS GUILTY IN INSURANCE ‘SLIDING’ SCHEME
02/11/2004 TWO ARRESTED IN WORKERS’ COMP FRAUD SWEEP
02/10/2004 DENTAL ASSISTANT CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD
02/09/2004 GALLAGHER OFFERS WARNING ON MEDICAL DISCOUNT CARDS
02/05/2004 LICENSE OF OCALA CEMETERY COMPANY SUSPENDED
02/05/2004 ORLANDO INSURANCE AGENT PLEADS NO CONTEST TO FRAUD
02/04/2004 MAN POSING AS PSYCHOTHERAPIST CHARGED WITH FRAUD
01/29/2004 ISENHOUR ARRESTED FOR GRAND THEFT
01/28/2004 BEWARE OF FICTITIOUS E-MAILS CLAIMING TO BE FROM THE FDIC, OCC
01/27/2004 STATE AGENCIES JOIN FORCES TO FIGHT FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF FLORIDA'S ELDERS
01/27/2004 FLORIDA’S UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM NEARS $1 BILLION IN HOLDINGS FOR FLORIDIANS
01/26/2004 MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH RESTAURANT FIRE
01/21/2004 MORE ARRESTS IN ONGOING PIP FRAUD INVESTIGATION
01/16/2004 ‘GET SMART ABOUT INSURANCE WEEK’ KICKS OFF MONDAY
01/15/2004 BUSH AND GALLAGHER APPLAUD SCRIPPS FLORIDA FUNDING CORPORATION ON AGREEMENTS
01/14/2004 ‘TOP 10’ INVESTMENT SCAMS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2004
12/31/2003 GALLAGHER URGES FLORIDIANS TO RING IN NEW YEAR SAFELY
12/31/2003 NEW LAW LIMITING INSURERS’ USE OF CREDIT REPORTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1
12/31/2003 ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION WITH AUGUST HOME FIRE
12/18/2003 MIAMI CLINIC OWNER, FOUR OTHERS ARRESTED AFTER HUMVEE USED TO RAM CARS IN AUTO INSURANCE FRAUD SCHEME
12/18/2003 FLORIDA OUTPACES NATION IN INSURANCE FRAUD CONVICTIONS
12/17/2003 TWO SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESSMEN FACE INSURANCE CHARGES
12/17/2003 FULL ACCOUNTABILITY CRITICAL TO FLORIDA'S SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS
12/16/2003 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS DFS EMPLOYEES
12/15/2003 GALLAGHER TO CONSUMERS: BEWARE OF FINANCIAL SCAMS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
12/12/2003 DAUGHTER ALLEGEDLY STEALS MORE THAN $80,000 FROM ELDERLY MOTHER
12/10/2003 FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION PRESENTS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN OF FLORIDA’S FALLEN SOLDIERS
12/07/2003 BIG STATES AGREE TO UNIFORM STANDARDS ON ANNUITY PRODUCTS
11/25/2003 IDENTITY THEFT TV SPECIAL HELPS PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM FAST GROWING CRIME
11/24/2003 BE WARY WHEN BUYING INSURANCE ONLINE
11/21/2003 TALLAHASSEE POOL BUSINESS OWNER CHARGED WITH FRAUD
11/13/2003 NUMBER OF FLORIDA WORKPLACE FATALITIES DROPS IN 2002
11/12/2003 GALLAGHER ADVISES CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: APPLY FOR NEW WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXEMPTIONS BY NOV. 30
11/07/2003 MIAMI BAIL BONDSMAN BANNED FROM THE INDUSTRY AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO DIVERSION OF PREMIUMS
11/07/2003 SINKHOLES: WHAT HOMEOWNERS NEED TO KNOW
11/06/2003 FLORIDA’S EMPLOYERS RECOGNIZE NEED FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY
11/04/2003 ARREST MADE IN BARTOW ARSON
10/30/2003 DON’T BE TRICKED INTO LOSING YOUR HOME, GALLAGHER WARNS
10/29/2003 FORT LAUDERDALE AGENT FACING FELONY CHARGE, LOSS OF LICENSE AFTER HIRING SON BANNED FROM INDUSTRY
10/29/2003 FORMER PENSACOLA INSURANCE AGENT CHARGED WITH THEFT
10/27/2003 MONUMENTAL LIFE AGREES TO RETURN AN ESTIMATED $650,000 TO MORE THAN 9,000 FLORIDA POLICYHOLDERS
10/27/2003 MONUMENTAL LIFE AGREES TO RETURN AN ESTIMATED $650,000 TO MORE THAN 9,000 FLORIDA POLICYHOLDERS
10/24/2003 NEW YORK MAN SENTENCED FOR IMPERSONATING FLORIDIANS TO COLLECT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN UNCLAIMED CASH
10/24/2003 STATE FIRE MARSHAL REMINDS RESIDENTS TO PLAN FOR WINTER
10/23/2003 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES NEW INVESTMENT OPTIONS AND LOWER FEES THROUGH FLORIDA’S DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
10/22/2003 FORMER STATE EMPLOYEE SENTENCED FOR FILING FALSE TRAVEL CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
10/16/2003 UNAUTHORIZED WATER CRAFT INSURER ORDERED TO STOP FLORIDA OPERATIONS, AGENT FACING LICENSE REVOCATION
10/14/2003 2003 SAFETY EXPO TO BE HELD TOMORROW
10/09/2003 MIAMI TITLE AGENCY OWNER DENIED BOND REDUCTION, CHARGED WITH 41 ADDITIONAL COUNTS OF ESCROW THEFT
10/03/2003 GALLAGHER, RUNDLE PROCLAMA NUEVA ESTRATEGIA PARA COMBATIR EL FRAUDE EN SEGUROS DE AUTOMOVILES
10/03/2003 GALLAGHER, RUNDLE ANNOUNCE NEW STRATEGY FOR COMBATING AUTO INSURANCE FRAUD
10/02/2003 FORMER CEMETERY EMPLOYEES CHARGED WITH SELLING SUB-STANDARD BURIAL PLOTS
10/01/2003 ONLINE FINANCIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPROVED AND EXPANDED
09/30/2003 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REFORMS IN EFFECT OCT. 1
09/26/2003 MIAMI TITLE AGENCY OWNER CHARGED WITH ESCROW THEFT
09/26/2003 TALLAHASSEE MAN ARRESTED ON ARSON CHARGE
09/24/2003 STATE FIRE MARSHAL PARTNERS WITH FLASH TO PROVIDE FREE SMOKE DETECTORS TO AT-RISK HOMES IN PINELLAS COUNTY
09/23/2003 FORT LAUDERDALE COMPANY OWNER CHARGED WITH THEFT
09/19/2003 FORMER INSURANCE AGENT CHARGED WITH FRAUD
09/17/2003 GALLAGHER URGES CONSUMERS TO BEWARE OF SHARING PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
09/12/2003 GALLAGHER: TIME TO PREPARE FOR POTENTIAL STORM
09/10/2003 SANFORD MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED FELONY MURDER AND ARSON
09/05/2003 DIRECTOR OF UNLICENSED INSURANCE ENTITY ARRESTED
09/05/2003 FLORIDA AGENTS CHARGED WITH SELLING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
09/04/2003 GALLAGHER UNVEILS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION POLICY TRACKING DATABASE
09/04/2003 STATE REGULATORS, AARP WARN SENIORS TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR INVESTMENT FRAUD
09/03/2003 WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD ON NEW FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS IN CONDOMINIUMS AND APARTMENT BUILDINGS
08/29/2003 ARSON DOG KEY PART OF RECENT MURDER INVESTIGATION
08/27/2003 GALLAGHER URGES CONSUMERS TO BE WELL-INFORMED BEFORE BUYING A CAR
08/26/2003 LOCAL COP CHARGED WITH WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD
08/26/2003 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION GENERATES MORE THAN $500,000 FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
08/25/2003 STATEMENT FROM TOM GALLAGHER REGARDING BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE ON ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE
08/22/2003 CLINIC OWNER ARRESTED FOR PIP FRAUD SCHEME
08/21/2003 REGULATORS, EQUITABLE LIFE REACH SETTLEMENT REGARDING COMPLAINTS OF MISLEADING SALES
08/20/2003 DEPARTMENT SEEKS TO REVOKE SARASOTA AGENT’S LICENSE FOR SELLING UNLICENSED INSURANCE
08/20/2003 STATE REGULATORS WARN CONSUMERS NOT TO FALL PREY TO LOAN SCHEMES
08/15/2003 STATE TO HOLD UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION IN TAMPA
08/13/2003 STATE FIRE MARSHAL JOINS FEMA IN CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT FIRE DEATHS AMONG INFANTS, TODDLERS AND CHILDREN
08/11/2003 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION TO BE HELD IN TAMPA
08/11/2003 GALLAGHER TAKES ACTION AGAINST RESTLAWN CEMETERY
08/08/2003 ***CONSUMER ALERT***GALLAGHER TO TOUR AREA IMPACTED IN THURSDAY NIGHT’S STORM
08/05/2003 ARREST FOR ARSON
07/31/2003 UNLICENSED INSURER LOSES CHALLENGE TO SHUT-DOWN ORDER
07/31/2003 SELF-EMPLOYED FLORIDIANS QUALIFY FOR GUARANTEED-ISSUE HEALTH COVERAGE DURING AUGUST
07/30/2003 PENSACOLA CAR DEALER CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD
07/29/2003 FORMER AGENT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING MORE THAN $180,000 FROM A LOCAL INSURANCE AGENCY
07/28/2003 CAPE CORAL CONDOMINIUM FIRE DETERMINED TO BE ARSON
07/16/2003 JUSTUS VIATICAL GROUP OWNER SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO NUMEROUS COUNTS OF GRAND THEFT
07/16/2003 MOTHER AND SON FACING PIP FRAUD CHARGES
07/15/2003 PRIME SUCCESSION’S BANKRUPTCY SHOULD NOT AFFECT PRE-NEED CONTRACTS OR CEMETERIES IN FLORIDA
07/15/2003 DEPARTMENT RELEASES STATISTICS ON TYPES AND CLASSES OF FLORIDA WORKPLACE INJURIES AND ILLNESSES
07/09/2003 ORLANDO AGENT CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD
06/27/2003 NEW LAW LIMITING INSURERS’ USE OF CREDIT REPORTS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
06/25/2003 ARREST MADE IN SERIAL ARSONS AT EAGLE HARBOR
06/25/2003 GALLAGHER ADVISES FLORIDIANS TO CELEBRATE SAFELY
06/24/2003 DEPARTMENT CHARGES CLEARWATER AGENT WITH SELLING UNLICENSED INSURANCE
06/24/2003 DEPARTMENT SEEKS DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST ORLANDO-AREA AGENTS FOR UNLICENSED INSURANCE SALES
06/20/2003 BROWARD COUPLE ARRESTED FOR GRAND THEFT AND FORGERY
06/19/2003 FT. MYERS AGENT ACCUSED OF SOLICITING LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR UNLICENSED INSURANCE ENTITIES
06/19/2003 INSURANCE AGENT SURRENDERS LICENSE
06/16/2003 DEPARTMENT DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN $161,000 IN UNCLAIMED CASH TO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND
06/16/2003 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER APPLAUDS INSURANCE ANTI-FRAUD ACT
06/12/2003 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS BUSH FOR SIGNING LEGISLATION INTO LAW THAT WILL PUT AN END TO PREDATORY RATING PRACTICES
06/09/2003 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ANNOUNCES FIGHT FINANCIAL FRAUD IN FLORIDA WEEK
06/04/2003 PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALERTING PUBLIC TO AN INSURANCE SCAM DUE TO ARREST OF SUSPECT
06/04/2003 MIAMI TITLE AGENT BANNED FROM INDUSTRY FOR THEFT
06/02/2003 GALLAGHER OFFERS WARNING ON MEDICAL DISCOUNT CARDS
05/30/2003 BELLE GLADE RECEIVES 600 FREE SMOKE DETECTORS
05/28/2003 APALACHICOLA RECEIVES 300 FREE SMOKE DETECTORS
05/27/2003 HOMESTEAD COMPANY OWNER FACING FRAUD CHARGES
05/22/2003 GALLAGHER WARNS OF MISLEADING E-MAILS ANNOUNCING THE RELEASE OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
05/21/2003 GALLAGHER JOINS SOUTHEASTERN OFFICIALS IN ISSUING WARNING ABOUT HURRICANES’ DEADLY RISK OF FLOODING
05/16/2003 GALLAGHER TESTIFIES ON VIATICAL SETTLEMENT TRANSACTIONS AND CURBING POTENTIAL FRAUD
05/12/2003 GALLAGHER HOSTS PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUM ON PREDATORY LENDING IN TAMPA
05/08/2003 FORMER HIALEAH POLICEMAN ACCUSED OF AIDING PIP FRAUD
05/06/2003 ARREST OF MIAMI AUTO INSURANCE AGENT PROMPTS RENEWED WARNING TO ‘VERIFY BEFORE YOU BUY’
05/05/2003 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE TO HOST SEVERAL EVENTS AS PART OF NATIONAL ARSON AWARENESS WEEK
05/02/2003 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS LAWMAKERS FOR PASSING LEGISLATION THAT WILL PUT AN END TO PREDATORY RATING PRACTICES
05/02/2003 FUTURE FIRST FINANCIAL GROUP PRESIDENT ARRESTED
05/01/2003 PALM HARBOR AGENT SURRENDERS LICENSE
05/01/2003 SECOND HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM LOSES INSURANCE LICENSES
04/30/2003 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES FILES CHARGES AGAINST 15 AGENTS FOR UNLICENSED INSURANCE SALES
04/28/2003 STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE INSPECTS ORANGE CO. SCHOOLS
04/28/2003 STATE GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE
04/25/2003 COURT RULING REINFORCES NEED FOR LEGISLATION TO PUT AN END TO PREDATORY RATING PRACTICES
04/22/2003 GALLAGHER HOSTS PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUM ON PREDATORY LENDING IN PENSACOLA
04/16/2003 DFS REVOKES COUPLE'S INSURANCE LICENSES
04/15/2003 DEPARTMENT BANS AGENT FROM INSURANCE INDUSTRY
04/14/2003 GALLAGHER, POSEY ANNOUNCE FELONY CHARGES AGAINST OPERATORS OF UNLICENSED INSURANCE ENTITY
04/10/2003 GALLAGHER HOSTS PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUM ON PREDATORY LENDING IN JACKSONVILLE
04/09/2003 FIREFIGHTERS' DEATHS LEAD TO CALL FOR NEW STANDARDS
04/08/2003 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS CHARGED WITH PIP FRAUD
04/08/2003 GOVERNOR AND CABINET HONOR FLORIDA’S TOP FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE WORKERS IN ANNUAL CEREMONY
04/04/2003 STATE FIRE MARSHAL REMINDS FLORIDIANS: CHANGE CLOCKS, CHANGE SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERIES THIS WEEKEND
04/03/2003 GALLAGHER PARTNERS WITH ATWATER, NEGRON TO PUT AN END TO PREDATORY RATING PRACTICES
04/01/2003 GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION HONORS GALLAGHER FOR EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
03/28/2003 NAPLES AGENT SURRENDERS LICENSE
03/28/2003 STATE EXPANDS HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES BEGINNING APRIL 1
03/26/2003 GALLAGHER APPLAUDS BILL TIGHTENING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR SALE OF UNLICENSED INSURANCE IN FLORIDA
03/25/2003 INSURANCE REGULATOR CONFIRMED
03/21/2003 DEPARTMENT REVOKES INDIAN ROCKS MAN’S INSURANCE LICENSE
03/21/2003 DEPARTMENT REVOKES MIAMI AGENT’S LICENSE
03/21/2003 AGENT CHARGED WITH CHURNING, TWISTING AND EXPLOITING AN ELDERLY PERSON
03/20/2003 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR HOLOCAUST CLAIM FILINGS
03/18/2003 FEBRUARY FIRE WHICH CLAIMED THREE LIVES RULED ACCIDENTAL
03/18/2003 GALLAGHER WARNS THAT WAR, TERROR FEARS COULD BE EXPLOITED BY CON ARTISTS
03/12/2003 JACKSONVILLE CLINIC OWNER ARRESTED FOR BILLING FRAUD
03/12/2003 GALLAGHER KICKS OFF EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO WARN CONSUMERS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF PREDATORY LENDING
03/10/2003 FLORIDA WORKPLACE INJURIES AND ILLNESSES DECREASE SLIGHTLY IN 2001
03/07/2003 3 IN MIAMI CHARGED WITH PASSING FRAUDULENT CRASH REPORTS
03/06/2003 FORMER INSURANCE AGENT ARRESTED FOR GRAND THEFT AND ORGANIZED FRAUD
02/28/2003 DFS PAYS $25,000 IN REWARDS TO FLORIDA "FRAUD BUSTERS"
02/27/2003 ENGINEERING FIRM FINED $54,000 FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION VIOLATION
02/27/2003 ARREST MADE IN CLAY COUNTY MURDER AND ARSON
02/26/2003 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CHARGED WITH BURNING VEHICLE
02/21/2003 TWO ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSE FIRE
02/21/2003 STATE FIRE MARSHAL URGES CAUTION, NOT PANIC, IN CROWD
02/20/2003 HOUSE FIRE CLAIMS THREE LIVES
02/20/2003 CAREER CRIMINAL GETS 20 YEARS FOR INSURANCE FRAUD
02/17/2003 FORMER STATE EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH 54 COUNTS OF FRAUD
02/12/2003 BREVARD COUNTY COMPANY OWNER CHARGED WITH FRAUD
02/12/2003 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REMINDS FLORIDIANS TO SEARCH FOR LOST PROPERTY
02/10/2003 CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOFING COMPANY OWNERS ARRESTED
02/07/2003 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DRYWALL COMPANY FINED $361,000
01/30/2003 FORMER MILTON CAR DEALER CHARGED WITH ORGANIZED FRAUD
01/28/2003 SERIAL ARSONISTS TARGETED BY STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S CRIME MAPPING PROGRAM
01/23/2003 FLORIDIANS URGED TO PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY DURING COLD SNAP
01/22/2003 SOUTH FLORIDA VIATICAL FIRM CHARGED WITH FRAUD
01/22/2003 FLORIDIANS SHOULD DOUBLE-CHECK THEIR COVERAGE DURING GET SMART ABOUT INSURANCE WEEK
01/17/2003 VIATICAL SETTLEMENT BROKER FACING CHARGES OF DEALING IN FRAUDULENT LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
01/09/2003 INSURANCE AND BANKING REGULATORS APPOINTED
01/07/2003 NEW DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES FULLY OPERATIONAL TODAY
12/18/2002 STATEMENT OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TOM GALLAGHER RE: CONSECO BANKRUPTCY
12/13/2002 NORTH FLORIDA MAN DIES MAKING HOMEMADE FIREWORKS
12/12/2002 AGENT ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF FORGERY, THEFT AND EXPLOITING AN ELDERLY PERSON
12/10/2002 ROOFING COMPANY OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO FRAUD FOR EVADING $1 MILLION IN INSURANCE PREMIUMS
12/06/2002 DEPARTMENT ARRESTS BAIL BOND AGENT FOR STEALING PREMIUMS AND COLLATERAL
12/02/2002 DEPARTMENT FILES MORE CHARGES AGAINST MIAMI AGENT
11/21/2002 ORLANDO AGENT CHARGED WITH FRAUD FOR SELLING UNAUTHORIZED MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE
11/20/2002 STATE FIRE MARSHAL REMINDS RESIDENTS TO PLAN FOR WINTER
11/14/2002 ARIES INSURANCE COMPANY ORDERED TO BE LIQUIDATED
11/13/2002 GALLAGHER CITES NEED FOR SPECIAL SESSION ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
11/12/2002 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION IN HOLLYWOOD FIRES
11/08/2002 DOI SEEKS LIQUIDATION OF MIAMI INSURANCE COMPANY
11/06/2002 DEPARTMENT REVOKES TAMPA AGENT’S LICENSE
11/06/2002 MIAMI BAIL BOND AGENT’S LICENSE REVOKED AFTER DOZENS OF CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED
11/01/2002 CLINIC OPERATOR FACES INSURANCE FRAUD CHARGE
11/01/2002 FORMER MIAMI POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR BUYING ACCIDENT REPORTS FOR POSSIBLE SOLICITATION SCHEME
11/01/2002 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES PLANS TO MAKE HEALTH INSURANCE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
10/29/2002 DAVIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PRESIDENT ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF INSURANCE FRAUD AND FORGERY
10/25/2002 DEPARTMENT REVOKES FORT PIERCE AGENT’S LICENSE
10/25/2002 KISSIMMEE MAN ORDERED TO STOP SELLING INSURANCE WITHOUT A LICENSE
10/24/2002 STATEMENT BY INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TOM GALLAGHER ON APPEALING RECENT ARBITRATION PANEL RULING
10/23/2002 MIAMI BAIL BONDS AGENT SURRENDERS TO INVESTIGATORS
10/23/2002 LEHIGH ACRES AUTO AGENT ARRESTED TODAY ON CHARGE OF MISAPPROPRIATING FUNDS
10/22/2002 FORMER INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND AGENT SURRENDERS
10/22/2002 MAN CHARGED WITH IMPERSONATING A STATE FIRE MARSHAL
10/17/2002 CITRUS COUNTY FIRE DEATH BEING INVESTIGATED
10/15/2002 HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR ARSON
10/14/2002 DEPARTMENT RELEASES REPORT ON WORKPLACE FATALITIES
10/14/2002 TWO WEEKEND FIRES IN ORLANDO DESTROY BUSINESSES AND DAMAGE AN AREA HOME
10/11/2002 MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL HONOR FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIED LAST YEAR IN THE LINE OF DUTY
10/09/2002 PANHANDLE COUNTIES TO GET 2,400 FREE SMOKE DETECTORS
10/09/2002 DEPARTMENT SUSPENDS MIAMI BAIL BONDSMAN’S LICENSE
10/08/2002 2-YEAR-OLD LABRADOR IS NEWEST STATE ARSON INVESTIGATOR
10/08/2002 GALLAGHER SHUTS DOWN PHONY “UNION HEALTH PLAN”
10/07/2002 EATONVILLE RECEIVES 600 FREE SMOKE DETECTORS
10/07/2002 BUSINESS FIRE DETERMINED TO BE ARSON
10/04/2002 UNLICENSED AGENTS ALLEGEDLY FORGED COVERAGE
09/30/2002 AGENTS SELLING UNLICENSED INSURANCE COVERAGE SOON MAY FACE FELONY CHARGES
09/25/2002 25-YEAR VETERAN TO GUIDE FLAIR AND CMS PROJECTS
09/19/2002 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR HOLOCAUST CLAIM FILINGS
09/18/2002 JACKSON COUNTY FIRE DETERMINED TO BE ARSON
09/17/2002 CONSECO EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR HOME HEALTH CARE POLICYHOLDERS TO MAKE IMPORTANT CHOICES
09/16/2002 WEEKEND EXPLOSIONS PROMPT STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO REMIND RESIDENTS TO REGULARLY CHECK GAS SOURCES
09/05/2002 FORUM ON MOLD COVERAGE TO BE HELD IN PENSACOLA
09/04/2002 DEPARTMENT SUSPENDS HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AGENT’ S LICENSE
09/03/2002 DEPARTMENT ORDERS ALABAMA MAN TO STOP SELLING INSURANCE IN FLORIDA WITHOUT A LICENSE
08/29/2002 BAY COUNTY ROOFING COMPANY OPERATORS FACE CHARGES OF RACKETEERING, WORKERS COMPENSATION FRAUD
08/26/2002 DEATH IN LAKE COUNTY HOME FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION
08/16/2002 DEPARTMENT CLARIFIES WHO IS EXEMPT UNDER NEW WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW
08/12/2002 JUDGE PUTS CONTROVERSIAL VIATICAL SETTLEMENT PROVIDER IN CONSERVATORSHIP
08/09/2002 GALLAGHER SHUTS DOWN SECOND UNLICENSED ENTITY SELLING BOGUS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE COVERAGE
08/08/2002 DIGITAL FINGERPRINTING WILL SPEED AGENT APPLICATIONS, SCREEN OUT FELONS
08/08/2002 CLAIMS ADJUSTER FACES 29 GRAND THEFT CHARGES
08/07/2002 INFORMANT CLAIMS $5,000 “FRAUD BUSTERS” REWARD FOR TIPPING INVESTIGATORS TO CLINIC BILLING SCHEME
08/07/2002 GALLAGHER SHUTS DOWN UNLICENSED COMPANY SELLING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE
08/06/2002 GALLAGHER SETS FORUM ON MOLD COVERAGE
08/05/2002 LAKE COUNTY FIRE DEATH BEING INVESTIGATED BY STATE FIRE MARSHAL OCALA INVESTIGATORS
08/05/2002 VIATICAL PROVIDER INDICTED ON FEDERAL FRAUD CHARGES
08/02/2002 TWO INSURANCE EXECUTIVES ARRESTED FOR ACCEPTING INSURANCE RISKS BY AN INSOLVENT INSURER
08/02/2002 N.A.P.T. CHIEF OFFICER PLEADS GUILTY TO FRAUD
08/01/2002 GALLAGHER SETS FORUM ON MOLD COVERAGE
08/01/2002 STATE’S NEW INSURER OF LAST RESORT TAKES OVER TODAY
07/31/2002 SELF-EMPLOYED FLORIDIANS QUALIFY FOR GUARANTEED-ISSUE HEALTH COVERAGE DURING AUGUST
07/25/2002 GALLAGHER ORDERS UNITED WISCONSIN TO STOP DOING BUSINESS FOR UNFAIR UNDERWRITING PRACTICES
07/25/2002 COUPLE INJURED IN HOUSE FIRE
07/19/2002 GALLAGHER SETS HEARING ON MOLD COVERAGE
07/17/2002 CAR-BUYING SCHEME PROMPTS THEFT CHARGES AGAINST 2 MEN
07/10/2002 HOUSE FIRE STARTED BY A CHILD PROMPTS WARNING FROM STATE FIRE MARSHAL
07/09/2002 DAVIE MAN ARRESTED FOR TITLE INSURANCE FRAUD
07/08/2002 MORNING FIRE AT AREA CHURCH RULED ARSON
07/05/2002 TWO SOUTH FLORIDA MEN FACING CHARGES OF 400 COUNTS EACH OF INSURANCE FRAUD, GRAND THEFT
07/03/2002 FIRE RAVAGES SAINT AUGUSTINE FURNITURE STORE
07/03/2002 HOUSE FIRE IN APOPKA RULED ARSON
07/02/2002 STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE ASSISTS FEDERAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES WITH FIREWORKS SEIZURES
07/01/2002 GALLAGHER: CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY SAFELY
07/01/2002 SCHOOL FIRE SAFETY SHIFTS FROM EDUCATION TO STATE FIRE MARSHAL
07/01/2002 NANNY LEE DAY CARE CENTER FIRE DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY CHILD PLAYING WITH MATCHES OR A LIGHTER
06/28/2002 MORNING APARTMENT FIRE RESULTS IN ONE FATALITY
06/28/2002 GALLAGHER APPOINTS CITIZENS BOARD OF GOVERNORS, MOVES IMPLEMENTATION DATE TO AUGUST 1
06/27/2002 GALLAGHER BLOCKS STATE FARM RATE HIKES ON HOMEOWNERS, OWNERS OF CONDOMINIUMS AND APARTMENT BUILDINGS
06/25/2002 $2,500 REWARD OFFERED IN ARSON CASE
06/20/2002 ARRESTS MADE IN FIRE AT JACKSONVILLE BEACH PIER
06/19/2002 GALLAGHER HOLDS THE LINE ON RISING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PREMIUMS
06/19/2002 MAN ARRESTED IN FIRE AT PANHANDLE CHURCH
06/17/2002 AGENT WHO LEFT THOUSANDS WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE, BILKED COMPANIES IS FACING REVOCATION OF LICENSE
06/17/2002 HISTORIC JACKSONVILLE BEACH PIER DESTROYED BY FIRE
06/14/2002 FT. WALTON BEACH MAN CHARGED WITH BURNING VEHICLE
06/13/2002 THREE SOUTH FLORIDA MEN BANNED FROM INDUSTRY
06/10/2002 DOI RELEASES 2001-2002 TOP 10 FRAUD LIST TO KICK OFF FLORIDA INSURANCE FRAUD PREVENTION WEEK
06/05/2002 GALLAGHER CREATES NEW COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS FOR FLORIDA’S SMALL BUSINESSES
06/04/2002 MINORITY POLICYHOLDERS TO GET RELIEF UNDER $50 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LIFE OF GEORGIA AND SOUTHLAND LIFE
05/31/2002 PINELLAS PARK MAN CHARGED WITH WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD
05/31/2002 FORT PIERCE COMPANY OWNER CHARGED WITH GRAND THEFT FOR UNDER-REPORTING PAYROLL TO LEASING COMPANY
05/31/2002 GALLAGHER TO HOMEOWNERS: PREPARE NOW FOR A BUSY HURRICANE SEASON
05/30/2002 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPO TO MARK 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE ANDREW
05/28/2002 TWO SOUTH FLORIDA MEN CHARGED WITH ORGANIZING $1.5 MILLION FRAUDULENT HEALTH CARE BILLING SCHEME
05/23/2002 GALLAGHER SHUTS DOWN VIATICAL SETTLEMENT PROVIDER FOR FRAUDULENT BUSINESS PRACTICES
05/22/2002 CEO OF UNLICENSED HEALTH INSURER CHARGED WITH FRAUD
05/22/2002 GOVERNOR BUSH CREATES COMMISSION ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION REFORM
05/21/2002 MILTON MAN CHARGED WITH BURNING HOME
05/17/2002 AVENTURA AGENT BARRED FROM INSURANCE INDUSTRY
05/16/2002 MAN GETS LIFE SENTENCE FOR MURDER IN CHIPLEY MOTEL FIRE
05/16/2002 SOUTH FLORIDA ROOFING COMPANY OWNER CHARGED WITH FRAUD FOR MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES, AVOIDING $1 MILLION IN PREMIUMS
05/14/2002 GALLAGHER ORDERS SIXTH UNLICENSED HEALTH INSURER
05/10/2002 GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL REDUCING COSTS FOR HURRICANE AND OTHER CATASTROPHIC STORM INSURANCE, ACCOMPANIED BY GALLAGHER
05/09/2002 YACHT FIRE IN DAVIE RULED ACCIDENTAL
05/08/2002 GALLAGHER WINS ON APPEAL AGAINST PHONY INSURER
05/08/2002 FIRE DESTROYS GROUP HOME
05/06/2002 2-YEAR-OLD DIES IN OAKLAND HOUSE FIRE
05/06/2002 COST OF ARSON: $41 MILLION IN FLORIDA LAST YEAR
05/03/2002 MINORITY POLICYHOLDERS WIN SETTLEMENT FROM
05/03/2002 ORLANDO WOMAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER, ARSON
04/29/2002 GALLAGHER ORDERS FIFTH UNLICENSED ENTITY TO STOP SELLING BOGUS HEALTH INSURANCE IN FLORIDA
04/26/2002 DAYTONA BEACH ARSON SUSPECT ARRESTED IN PANHANDLE
04/24/2002 FUGITIVE IN 1997 LIVE OAK ARSON APPREHENDED IN NORTH CAROLINA
04/23/2002 BROWARD AGENT ARRESTED FOR MISHANDLING PREMIUM FUNDS
04/22/2002 STING NABS ARSONIST-FOR-HIRE WHO TORCHED CARS FOR INSURANCE MONEY
04/19/2002 DOI WORKS WITH INSURER TO CONTINUE COVERAGE FOR OWNERS OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS
04/19/2002 DEPARTMENT FINDS THAT HALF OF THE STATE’S HMOS ARE NOT PAYING CLAIMS ON TIME
04/19/2002 OCALA FIRE & ARSON INVESTIGATORS INVESTIGATE ANOTHER MOTEL FIRE DEATH IN MARION COUNTY
04/19/2002 MURDER AND ARSON SUSPECT APPREHENDED IN HOLMES COUNTY
04/12/2002 TWO MIAMI AUTO AGENTS BANNED FROM INSURANCE INDUSTRY
04/10/2002 INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, MIAMI-DADE STATE ATTORNEY ANNOUNCE 16 ARRESTS IN ‘OPERATION MEDICAL DECEPTION’
04/09/2002 FLORIDA DOI ISSUES WARNING TO CONSUMERS: STAY AWAY FROM UNLICENSED INSURANCE ENTITIES
03/21/2002 LEGISLATORS APPROVE REFORMS TO STATE’S PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET, MILLIONS IN TAX SAVINGS EXPECTED
03/14/2002 PALATKA MAN CHARGED WITH GRAND THEFT
03/12/2002 STATE’S FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS HONORED BY FLORIDA’S CABINET
03/07/2002 FORMER KEYS INSURANCE AGENT SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN PREMIUM SCAM
03/01/2002 MIAMI AUTO AGENTS CHARGED IN SLIDING SCHEME
02/25/2002 IRS RULING CONFIRMS THAT LEGISLATION OFFERS MILLIONS IN FUTURE SAVINGS TO FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS
02/18/2002 GALLAGHER TAKES EMERGENCY ACTION AGAINST AGENTS
02/14/2002 GALLAGHER ALERTS CONSUMERS TO INSURERS’ USE OF CREDIT REPORTS
02/11/2002 GALLAGHER SAYS FEDERAL RULING SIGNIFICANT FOR FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS
02/08/2002 TWO MIAMI TITLE AGENTS CHARGED IN DIVERSION OF $6 MILLION
02/06/2002 FORMER EL PORTAL POLICE OFFICER SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR ROLE IN STAGED CAR ACCIDENT RING
02/05/2002 STATEMENT RE: EXCLUSIONS OF TERRORISM COVERAGE
01/24/2002 DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND THEIR HEIRS TO FILE CLAIMS
01/23/2002 $20,000 IN REWARDS OFFERED IN SUMMERFIELD FIRES
01/17/2002 MIAMI CLINIC OWNER, MANAGER SNARED FOR FRAUDULENT BILLINGS
01/15/2002 HEATING EQUIPMENT LEADING CAUSE OF WINTER HOME FIRES
01/15/2002 JACKSONVILLE WOMAN GETS 7 YEARS IN PRISON IN CLAIM SCHEME
01/11/2002 LIVE OAK BUSINESSMAN FACES ARSON SOLICITATION CHARGE
01/10/2002 CREDIT SCORING TASK FORCE TO MEET JANUARY 11TH IN TALLAHASSEE
01/04/2002 CREDIT SCORING TASK FORCE TO MEET JANUARY 11TH IN TALLAHASSEE
12/14/2001 HIALEAH MAN GETS PRISON SENTENCE IN BILLING SCHEME
12/13/2001 MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES HAVE SPECIAL OPTIONS IN DECEMBER
12/07/2001 CREDIT SCORING TASK FORCE TO MEET
12/06/2001 STATE FIRE MARSHAL OFFERS HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIPS
11/29/2001 CREDIT SCORING TASK FORCE TO MEET DECEMBER 10TH IN TAMPA
11/16/2001 CREDIT SCORING TASK FORCE TO MEET NOVEMBER 19TH IN JACKSONVILLE
11/09/2001 GALLAGHER TO REVOKE FOUR SOUTH FLORIDA AGENTS’ LICENSES
11/05/2001 CREDIT SCORING TASK FORCE TO MEET NOVEMBER 19TH IN JACKSONVILLE
10/31/2001 ORLANDO MASSAGE THERAPIST CHARGED WITH THEFT IN FRAUDULENT PIP INSURANCE BILLINGS
10/30/2001 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES NEW BLASTING RULES
10/15/2001 CREDIT SCORING TASK FORCE TO MEET OCTOBER 30TH IN MIAMI
10/12/2001 MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL HONOR FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIED LAST YEAR IN THE LINE OF DUTY
10/08/2001 FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION WEEK FOCUSES ON PLANNING
10/05/2001 FORMER INVESTMENT ADVISOR ORDERED TO PAY $4.2 MILLION RESTITUTION FOR FAILED INSURANCE FUND
09/20/2001 FAMILY ARRESTED IN $3.8 MILLION ‘LAND FLIP’ SCHEME
09/19/2001 GALLAGHER CREATES TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE INSURERS’ USE OF CREDIT REPORTS
09/05/2001 GALLAGHER ORDERS FWUA TO JUSTIFY RATES
09/04/2001 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES ONLINE APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE AGENT LICENSE
08/28/2001 MIAMI FATHER AND SON CHARGED WITH MONEY LAUNDERING
08/24/2001 GALLAGHER SHOWS PARENTS HOW TO INSURE THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH ONLINE
08/14/2001 GALLAGHER ORDERS UNLICENSED COMPANY TO STOP SELLING HEALTH INSURANCE
08/01/2001 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION ON LAKE CITY FIRES
07/31/2001 HEALTHY KIDS REACHES ENROLLMENT BENCHMARK CONTINUES WORK TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE
07/24/2001 INSURANCE AGENT CHARGED WITH ORGANIZED FRAUD
07/12/2001 DOI ISSUES GUIDE TO HELP CONSUMERS PREPARE FOR NATURAL DISASTERS
07/10/2001 INSURANCE AGENT COULD LOSE LICENSE, FACE ORDER TO PAY UNPAID CLAIMS FOR SELLING UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE
07/02/2001 GALLAGHER ISSUES EMERGENCY RULE TO PROTECT PRIVACY OF CONSUMERS’ HEALTH AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
06/27/2001 GALLAGHER REMINDS CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE SAFELY OVER UPCOMING HOLIDAY
06/11/2001 DOI RELEASES 2000-2001 TOP 10 FRAUD LIST TO KICK OFF FLORIDA INSURANCE FRAUD PREVENTION WEEK
06/07/2001 HOSPITAL WORKER, CLINIC OWNER ACCUSED OF STEERING ACCIDENT VICTIMS INTO INAPPROPRIATE PIP TREATMENT
06/01/2001 GALLAGHER REMINDS HOMEOWNERS TO PREPARE NOW FOR HURRICANE SEASON
05/24/2001 MIAMI BEACH DOCTOR CHARGED WITH VIATICAL FRAUD
04/30/2001 GALLAGHER ORDERS UNLICENSED ENTITY TO STOP SELLING UNREGULATED HEALTH INSURANCE IN FLORIDA
04/24/2001 ARSON AWARENESS WEEK PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON COST OF CRIME
04/17/2001 SOUTH FLORIDA MAN WANTED FOR 66 COUNTS OF FRAUD, GRAND THEFT IS IN CUSTODY AFTER THREE YEARS ON LAM
04/10/2001 STATE’S FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS HONORED BY FLORIDA’S CABINET
04/06/2001 FOUR CHARGED WITH FILING 160 FALSE PIP CLAIMS
03/28/2001 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OPERATORS CHARGED WITH FRAUD
03/26/2001 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OWNER, FINANCIAL OFFICER CHARGED WITH WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PREMIUM FRAUD
03/15/2001 CLINIC OWNER CHARGED WITH 23 COUNTS OF FRAUD
03/14/2001 DOI PREPARED TO HELP VOLUSIA RESIDENTS IMPACTED IN YESTERDAY’S STORM
03/06/2001 ORLANDO FUNERAL HOME OPERATORS HIT NEW PIP-FRAUD LOW
02/27/2001 TREASURER GALLAGHER OFFERS INSURANCE, FIRE SAFETY EXPERTS AS PART OF ‘CAPITAL FOR A DAY’ IN TAMPA
02/22/2001 OWNER OF FORMER HMO CHARGED WITH FALSIFYING RECORDS
02/21/2001 GALLAGHER CHARGES MIAMI INSURANCE EXECUTIVES WITH OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE
02/12/2001 PANAMA CITY TEEN CHARGED WITH ARSON
02/08/2001 PARKLAND CHIROPRACTOR ARRESTED FOR FRAUD
02/08/2001 BRADENTON MAN CHARGED WITH THEFT FOR INFLATED CLAIM
02/06/2001 SANTA ROSA COUNTY DEPUTY FACES FRAUD, THEFT CHARGES
02/05/2001 GALLAGHER ORDERS VIATICAL COMPANY TO HALT DOING BUSINESS IN FLORIDA
02/05/2001 ORANGE PARK DOCTOR PLEADS GUILTY IN ARSON CONSPIRACY
02/01/2001 STARKE MAN ACCUSED OF FILING INFLATED INSURANCE CLAIM
01/30/2001 BROWARD COUNTY BOUNTY HUNTER ARRESTED
01/29/2001 FORMER INSURANCE COMPANY EXECUTIVE ARRESTED
01/19/2001 13 CHARGED IN SCHEME THAT LURED AT LEAST 300 PATIENTS
01/18/2001 STATE FRAUD INVESTIGATORS TAG BOGUS MIAMI LABORATORY
01/12/2001 MIAMI INSURANCE AGENT JAILED
01/12/2001 DEFENDANTS IN $580,000 JUA THEFT PLEAD GUILTY
01/12/2001 FORMER MIAMI CLINIC OWNER JAILED IN $4 M FRAUD SCHEME
01/10/2001 GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES MORE ARRESTS IN ONGOING INVESTIGATION OF TAMPA-AREA FRAUD RING
01/10/2001 CLINIC OPERATOR FACES INSURANCE FRAUD CHARGE