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BUSINESSFIRST INSURANCE COMPANY

Company Details

Entity Name: BUSINESSFIRST INSURANCE COMPANY
Jurisdiction: FLORIDA
Filing Type: Domestic Profit
Status: Active
Date Filed: 14 Feb 2003 (22 years ago)
Document Number: P03000018144
FEI/EIN Number 030506789
Address: 117 N. Massachusetts Ave., LAKELAND, FL, 33801, US
Mail Address: P.O. BOX 988, LAKELAND, FL, 33802, US
ZIP code: 33801
County: Polk
Place of Formation: FLORIDA

Agent

Name Role Address
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Agent 200 E. GAINES ST., TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32399

Director

Name Role Address
NISSEN NIS H Director 4406 Sugartree Drive, LAKELAND, FL, 33813
PETCOFF THOMAS S Director P.O. Box 2007, LAKELAND, FL, 33806
HANSELMAN JOHN D Director 320 Falls Street, Greenville, SC, 29601
Hodges Ricky T Director 205 E Hooker Street, Bartow, FL, 33830
Petcoff Cory T Director 1661 Williamsburg Square, Lakeland, FL, 33803
Conway David H Director 785 Whisper Woods Drive, Lakeland, FL, 33813

Secretary

Name Role Address
NISSEN NIS H Secretary 4406 Sugartree Drive, LAKELAND, FL, 33813

President

Name Role Address
PETCOFF THOMAS S President P.O. Box 2007, LAKELAND, FL, 33806

Treasurer

Name Role Address
HANSELMAN JOHN D Treasurer 320 Falls Street, Greenville, SC, 29601

Fictitious Names

Registration Number Fictitious Name Status Filed Date Expiration Date Cancellation Date Mailing Address
G14000028040 BUSINESSFIRST INSURANCE GROUP ACTIVE 2014-03-19 2029-12-31 No data P.O. BOX 988, LAKELAND, FL, 33802--098
G14000008567 RETAILFIRST INSURANCE GROUP ACTIVE 2014-01-24 2029-12-31 No data P.O. BOX 988, LAKELAND, FL, 33802--098

Events

Event Type Filed Date Value Description
CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 2022-05-23 117 N. Massachusetts Ave., LAKELAND, FL 33801 No data
REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS CHANGED 2013-04-03 200 E. GAINES ST., TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399 No data
CHANGE OF MAILING ADDRESS 2011-09-01 117 N. Massachusetts Ave., LAKELAND, FL 33801 No data

Court Cases

Title Case Number Docket Date Status
Publix Super Markets, Inc., Normandy Insurance Company, Zenith Insurance Company, Bridgefield Employers Insurance Company, Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company, BusinessFirst Insurance Company and RetailFirst Insurance Company, Appellant(s) v. Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation, Prescription Partners, LLC; Florida Medical Association; Florida Osteopathic Medical Association; and Florida Orthopaedic Society, Appellee(s). 1D2023-0941 2023-04-21 Open
Classification NOA Final - Administrative - Other
Court 1st District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Administrative Agency
23-0276RP

Parties

Name PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations William H. Rogner, Ralph Douglas
Name NORMANDY INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations William H. Rogner, Ralph Douglas
Name ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations William H. Rogner, Ralph Douglas
Name BRIDGEFIELD EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations William H. Rogner, Ralph Douglas
Name BRIDGEFIELD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations William H. Rogner, Ralph Douglas
Name BUSINESSFIRST INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations William H. Rogner, Ralph Douglas
Name RETAILFIRST INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations William H. Rogner, Ralph Douglas
Name Division of Workers Compensation
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name PRESCRIPTION PARTNERS LLC
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Virginia C Dailey, Louise R Wilhite-St Laurent, Lindsay K. Ervin
Name FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Jeffery Michael Scott, Mary K. Thomas
Name FLORIDA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Jeffery Michael Scott, Mary K. Thomas
Name Florida Orthopaedic Society
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Jeffery Michael Scott, Mary K. Thomas
Name Leonard Billmeier
Role Amicus Curiae
Status Active
Name DFS Agency Clerk
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name Julie Hunsaker DOAH
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name Department of Financial Services
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Michael B. Dobson, Thomas Nemecek, Cassidy Perdue, Douglas Ray Ware, Katie Beth Privett

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2023-09-01
Type Motions Relating to Briefs
Subtype Motion to Amend Brief
Description Motion to Amend Answer Brief of Prescription Partners, LLC, and Florida Medical Association, Inc., Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, and Florida Orthopaedic Society
On Behalf Of Prescription Partners, LLC
Docket Date 2024-01-18
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-12-04
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Oral Argument
Description Notice of Oral Argument
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Docket Date 2023-10-16
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description Order
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Docket Date 2023-09-28
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Reply Brief
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
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Docket Date 2023-09-01
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Answer Brief
On Behalf Of Prescription Partners, LLC
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Docket Date 2023-08-29
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Answer Brief
On Behalf Of Department of Financial Services
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Docket Date 2023-08-29
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Department of Financial Services
Docket Date 2023-08-28
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description Miscellaneous Motion - Motion to Accept a Reply to Appellee's Response
On Behalf Of Leonard Billmeier
Docket Date 2023-08-17
Type Record
Subtype Amended Appendix
Description Amended Appendix
On Behalf Of Leonard Billmeier
Docket Date 2023-08-10
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description Motion For Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief In Support of Appellants
On Behalf Of Leonard Billmeier
Docket Date 2023-08-10
Type Record
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix to Amicus Curiae Brief
On Behalf Of Leonard Billmeier
Docket Date 2023-08-10
Type Brief
Subtype Amicus Curiae Brief
Description Amicus Curiae Brief
On Behalf Of Leonard Billmeier
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Docket Date 2023-07-31
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Motion/Request for Oral Argument
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-07-31
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Brief
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
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Docket Date 2023-06-09
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - IB 30 days/IB 30 days
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-06-02
Type Record
Subtype Transcript Redacted
Description Transcript Redacted - 162 pages
Docket Date 2023-05-12
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-05-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Prescription Partners, LLC
Docket Date 2023-05-05
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Publix Super Markets, Inc.
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Docket Date 2023-05-03
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Department of Financial Services
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Docket Date 2023-05-02
Type Event
Subtype Fee Paid in Full
Description Fee Paid in Full
Docket Date 2023-04-28
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description Order on Filing Fee
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Docket Date 2023-04-24
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter
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Docket Date 2023-04-21
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Order Appealed
Description Order Appealed-certified
On Behalf Of Julie Hunsaker DOAH
Docket Date 2023-04-21
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-09-08
Type Brief
Subtype Amended Answer Brief
Description Amended Answer Brief of Prescription Partners, LLC, and Florida Medical Association, Inc., Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, and Florida Orthopaedic Society
On Behalf Of Prescription Partners, LLC
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Docket Date 2023-08-25
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response to portions of motion for leave to file opposition to portions of motion for leave to file an amici curiae brief and appendix
On Behalf Of Prescription Partners, LLC
Docket Date 2023-08-16
Type Order
Subtype Order Striking Filing
Description Order Striking Filing
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Normandy Insurance Company, Zenith Insurance Company, Bridgefield Employers Insurance Company, Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company, BusinessFirst Insurance Company, and RetailFirst Insurance Company, Appellant(s) v. Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation, individually, and on behalf of the Workers' Compensation Three Member Panel, Tallahassee Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a HCA Florida Capital Hospital, West Florida Regional Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a HCA Florida West Hospital, and St. Mary's Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a St. Mary's Medical Center, Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, and Florida Hospital Association, Appellee(s). 1D2023-0834 2023-04-06 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Administrative - Other
Court 1st District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Administrative Agency
22-002767RP

Parties

Name ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Ralph P. Douglas Jr., David R. Terry
Name BRIDGEFIELD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Ralph P. Douglas Jr., David R. Terry
Name BRIDGEFIELD EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Ralph P. Douglas Jr., David R. Terry
Name RETAILFIRST INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Ralph P. Douglas Jr., David R. Terry
Name NORMANDY INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Thomas Warren Sculco, Shannon McLin
Name Division of Workers' Compensation
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name TALLAHASSEE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Stephen Alexander Ecenia, Jennifer Forshey Hinson, J. Stephen Menton, Tana Storey
Name WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name HCA Florida West Hospital
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Michael Joseph Glazer, Shannon Morris
Name SAFETY NET HOSPITAL ALLIANCE OF FLORIDA, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Virginia C Dailey, Louise R Wilhite-St Laurent, Lindsay Kristen Ervin
Name FLORIDA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Virginia C Dailey, Louise R Wilhite-St Laurent, Lindsay Kristen Ervin
Name Hon. Darren Schwartz
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Julie Hunsaker DOAH
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name DFS Agency Clerk
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name BUSINESSFIRST INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Ralph P. Douglas Jr., David R. Terry
Name Department of Financial Services
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Michael B. Dobson, Thomas Nemecek, Keith Charles Humphrey, Gregory M. Munson, Cassidy Perdue, Shelba Sellers

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2023-12-08
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Answer Brief
On Behalf Of St. Mary's Medical Center, Inc.
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Docket Date 2024-10-04
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
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Docket Date 2024-10-04
Type Misc. Events
Subtype West Publishing
Description West Publishing
Docket Date 2024-09-16
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
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Docket Date 2024-09-16
Type Disposition by PCA
Subtype Affirmed
Description Affirmed
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Docket Date 2024-08-02
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2024-04-01
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument
View View File
Docket Date 2024-02-07
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2024-02-07
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Motion/Request for Oral Argument
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2024-02-07
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Reply Brief
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2024-01-03
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
View View File
Docket Date 2023-12-20
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-11-16
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
View View File
Docket Date 2023-11-02
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
On Behalf Of Department of Financial Services
Docket Date 2023-11-02
Type Order
Subtype Order Striking Filing
Description Order Striking Filing
View View File
Docket Date 2023-10-19
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - AB 36 days
On Behalf Of Department of Financial Services
Docket Date 2023-10-04
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Initial Brief
Description Appendix to Initial Brief
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-09-26
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
View View File
Docket Date 2023-09-18
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-08-25
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Clarification
Description Order on Motion For Clarification and Realignment
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Docket Date 2023-07-29
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response to Normandy's motion to review order denying Normandy's motion to stay pending appeal
On Behalf Of HCA Florida West Hospital
Docket Date 2023-07-25
Type Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype Motion For Clarification
Description Motion For Clarification of 07/13 order
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-07-20
Type Record
Subtype Amended Appendix
Description Amended Appendix
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-07-18
Type Order
Subtype Order Striking Filing
Description Order Striking Filing
View View File
Docket Date 2023-07-13
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion to Consolidate
Description Order on Motion to Consolidate
View View File
Docket Date 2023-07-13
Type Record
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix to Motion to Review the Order Denying Normanday's Motion to Stay Pending Appeal
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-07-13
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description Motion to Review the Order Denying Normanday's Motion to Stay Pending Appeal
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-06-23
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description JOINT MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE APPEALS & AMENDED RESPONSE TO APPELLANT'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
On Behalf Of Department of Financial Services
Docket Date 2023-06-13
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response in Opposition to Motion For Extension of Time
On Behalf Of St. Mary's Medical Center, Inc.
Docket Date 2023-06-12
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-06-05
Type Record
Subtype Transcript Unredacted/Not Fully Redacted
Description Transcript Redacted - 1138 pages
Docket Date 2023-05-23
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Department of Financial Services
Docket Date 2023-05-03
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Department of Financial Services
View View File
Docket Date 2023-05-01
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of HCA Florida Capital Hospital
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Docket Date 2023-04-28
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-04-26
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of St. Mary's Medical Center, Inc.
Docket Date 2023-04-20
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Related Case or Issue
Description Notice of Related Case or Issue
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-04-18
Type Event
Subtype Fee Paid in Full
Description Fee Paid in Full
View View File
Docket Date 2023-04-18
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description Order on Filing Fee
View View File
Docket Date 2023-04-12
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Department of Financial Services
Docket Date 2023-04-11
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter
View View File
Docket Date 2023-04-11
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Order Appealed
Description Order Appealed
Docket Date 2023-04-11
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal-certified
On Behalf Of Julie Hunsaker DOAH
Docket Date 2023-04-10
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal-order appealed attached
On Behalf Of RetailFirst Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-10-06
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Related Case or Issue
Description Notice of Related Case or Issue
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
Docket Date 2023-10-04
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Brief
On Behalf Of Normandy Insurance Company
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Documents

Name Date
ANNUAL REPORT 2024-04-22
ANNUAL REPORT 2023-04-14
ANNUAL REPORT 2022-04-14
ANNUAL REPORT 2021-04-09
ANNUAL REPORT 2020-04-27
ANNUAL REPORT 2019-03-21
ANNUAL REPORT 2018-03-13
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-04-07
ANNUAL REPORT 2016-04-11
ANNUAL REPORT 2015-02-24

Date of last update: 02 Feb 2025

Sources: Florida Department of State