June 23 , 2006 Vol V
 
Get Your Weather

Today's National Average Mortgage Rates:
Loan
Type
Rate
APR
30-yr
Fixed
6.21%
6.39%
15-yr
Fixed
5.87%
6.16%
5/1
ARM
5.77%
7.02%


Department of Financial Services Hurricane Consumer Helpline


Whenever a tropical storm or hurricane takes aim at our state, Florida's Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher activates a special consumer helpline through which you can seek assistance on any insurance matter. The Florida Insurance Council endorses and supports this important initiative. The number is 1-800-22-STORM

List of Storm Names for 2006

Name (Pronunciation)
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Alberto (AL BAIR- TOE)
Beryl (BER- IL)
Chris
Debby
Ernesto (ER NES- TOE)
Florence
Gordon
Helene (HE LEEN-)
Isaac (EYE- ZAK)
Joyce
Kirk
Leslie
Michael
Nadeen (NAY DEEN-)
Oscar
Patty
Rafael (RA FA EL-)
Sandy
Tony
Valerie
William

(Just How Many Will we Get?)

Hurricane Season! June 1 – November 30. Are You Prepared?
Hurricane Season has arrived! From June 1 to November 30 all of Florida will look to the heavens for hurricanes and tropical storms. Florida has already had their first named Storm, Tropical Storm Alberto. Although T.S. Alberto did not do very much damage to the Central Florida area, it sure was a wake-up call for hurricane preparedness.

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Multi Currency Mortgages Coming to a Bank near You!

Lloyd's TSB now offers its multi-currency mortgage in nine states, including Florida, where a great number of foreign investors invest their money into real estate.
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The CFPMA Conference and Tradeshow

May 18, Kathy Longtin, Yvette Paulino, Elizabeth Paulino and Camille Gentles or Florida Chartered Insurance Group attended the CFPMA Conference and Tradeshow Sea World Ports of Call.

Florida Chartered Insurance made an excellent showing and let everyone know about the exciting developments going at the company geared towards top notch customer service including our Marketing Affiliate program and our online chat service so our clients and industry professionals can get their insurance issues addressed in a timely manner. Patrons congratulated us on having the best booth at the Tradeshow, with the most information to offer. Special Thanks to American Strategic Insurance Marketing Department for their donation of promotional products.

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