HB 853 on House Insurance Committee Agenda

HB 853, co-sponsored by Rep. Ambler and Rep. Weatherford, is on the agenda for the Insurance, Business and Financial Affairs Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, March 25. The meeting will be held in Webster Hall, Room 212 of the Knott Building at 2:45 PM. All Florida title agents who choose to attend and wish to be recognized are recommended to fill out a comment card and, when recognized, waive in support of the Bill.

The Bill comprises many of the recommendations of the 2008 Florida Title Insurance Study Advisory Council.

You may view the hearing online at the site below:

http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/HouseCalendar/broadcast.aspx

Zone II Agent’s Meeting Set for February 24

Curtis McClung, FLTA’s Zone II VP, is hosting a meeting of all area title agents to discuss pending legislative issues. including a review of SB 260, which was filed by Senator Bennett and would likely destroy the livelihoods of title agents and attorney agents throughout the state as well as inhibit real estate commerce in Florida.

In addition, Florida Title Insurance Study Advisory Council recommendations will be reviewed, along with the bills that resulted from that blue ribbon advisory panel. Please plan to attend!

FLTA Zone II Meeting on February 24, 2010

Marion County Building Industry Association Office, 2800 NE 14th Street, Ocala

Meet and Greet from 5 – 6 pm; Meeting from 6 – 8 pm

Here’s the agenda:

OPENING REMARKS: Curtis McClung FLTA Zone II VP

DISCUSSION ITEMS: Jim Russick, Esq. FLTA Zone IV VP

• 2009 FLORIDA TITLE INSURANCE STUDY COUNCIL

• HOUSE BILL 853 Filed by Representative Kevin Ambler

• SENATE BILL 1836 Filed by Senator Carey Baker

• SENATE BILL 260 Filed by Senator Mike Bennett

FLTA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Shelley Stewart, CLC, 2010 FLTA President

FLTA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TREASURER: Lee Huszagh

• Introduction of guest

• Introduction of sponsors

REPORT ON OTHER PENDING LEGISLATION: Alan B. Fields, Esq., Chairman, Governmental Affairs Committee

OPEN DISCUSSION / LOCAL ISSUES:  Shelley Stewart / Curtis McClung

Title Insurance Study Advisory Council Meeting 5 Wrap Up

The 2008 Florida Title Insurance Study Advisory Council had its 5th meeting on Monday, October 12, 2008.

The October meeting included presentations by:

• Mr. Joe Petrelli, who detailed the differences between title insurance and property insurance
• Dr. Nelson Lipschitz, who provided an in depth look at the various options for title insurance rate review and regulation.

The Council will reconvene November 30, during which time it will develop its final recommendations.

For more information and to view minutes and presentation documents, please check out the website at http://www.flgov.com/2008titleinsurancestudyadvisorycouncil