FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Vivian
Myrtetus (850) 410-0174 November 29, 2006
Kathy Mears (850) 487-5632
Jose Fuentes (850) 921-4258
Governor-elect Crist and Legislative
Leaders Announce Special Session on Property and Casualty
Insurance Reform The Senate,
House, and Governor-elect will work with Governor Bush and Chief Financial
Officer-elect Alex Sink to develop a comprehensive reform plan with the
goal of increasing competition, lowering rates, providing incentives for
preparedness, and creating greater transparency for consumers. “The lack of
available and affordable property insurance is the biggest threat to our
economy – we cannot wait until the 2007 Legislative Session to find the
solutions that our families and businesses need,” said Governor Bush.
“I know the Legislature will benefit from the research and proposals of
the Property and Casualty Insurance Reform Committee, led by Lt. Governor
Jennings. Tremendous groundwork has been laid to position the Legislature
to have a productive Special Session.” “ “We have some
of the brightest and best minds in the Florida Legislature, and we will
need every member pulling together,” said President Pruitt. “It is now
time to roll up our sleeves and tackle the pressing problems that voters
have sent us here to solve.” “Working
together, I know we can find comprehensive solutions for |