Florida Governor Signs AOB Reform Bill; Law to Take Effect July 1 May 24, 2019 By Amy O'Connor Long-awaited reforms for Florida’s assignment of benefits (AOB) crisis that the insurance industry and consumer advocates say has led to...
Update: Georgia Gov Suspends Insurance Commissioner Beck Over Indictment May 17, 2019 By Amy O'Connor Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck from his position while he faces a 38-count indictment from...
Georgia Gov. Calls On Beck to Resign as Insurance Commissioner After Indictment May 15, 2019 By Amy O'Connor Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has asked embattled Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign from his post, effective immediately, saying his...
Georgia Insurance Regulator Faces 38 Count Indictment for Defrauding Insurer; Claims Innocence May 14, 2019 By Amy O'Connor A federal grand jury has indicted Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck on 38 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and...
Florida Passes ‘Catch All’ Insurance Bill Impacting Surplus Lines, Catastrophe Fund May 13, 2019 By Amy O'Connor A Florida bill that the insurance industry says will help modernize the state’s surplus lines system, as well as impact...
Florida Passes Industry-Backed AOB Reform Bill May 6, 2019 By Amy O'Connor After seven years of failed attempts, Florida legislators passed property insurance reform to address the abuse of a policyholder benefit...
Florida Lawmakers Pass Text While Driving Ban, Hands-Free Requirement May 1, 2019 By Amy O'Connor The Florida House on Monday passed a compromise bill that would make texting while driving a primary offense, as well...
Florida Governor to Sign AOB Reform Bill; Citizens Plans Rate Review April 25, 2019 By Amy O'Connor Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signaled his support of a property insurance reform bill passed by the Florida Senate Wednesday,...
Update: Florida Legislature Passes Industry-Backed AOB Reform Bill April 24, 2019 By Amy O'Connor After seven years of failed attempts, Florida legislators have passed property insurance reform to address the abuse of a policyholder...
Florida AOB Reform Bill Passes Final Committee, Heads to Full Senate April 18, 2019 By Amy O'Connor A bill the Florida insurance industry says will help reign in assignment of benefits abuse that is plaguing the state...