State Rep. Randy Johnson joins me at 7AM to talk about the Citizens Property Insurance scandal

Details of bribe charges smack state-run insurer
The former top executive at Citizens is accused of accepting a motorcycle and not divulging relevant business ties.

Fla.-run insurer faces scandal

Tallahassee - A key executive with Florida's insurer of last resort has resigned amid allegations he accepted bribes from a firm hired to adjust hurricane damage claims.

R. Paul Hulsebusch stepped down as chief operating officer of Citizens Property Insurance two days after the firm was told of accusations he accepted gifts worth more than $25,000 from a Citizens contractor.

Hulsebusch had been hired to help state-run Citizens contend with a claims-handling crisis in the wake of four hurricanes last year.

Thursday, Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher asked for a criminal investigation into allegations against Hulsebusch.

Plus we'll find out how hurricanee Katrina and Rita will impact our insurance rates.