Florida Welcomes Era of Workers’ Compensation Market Stability October 8, 2013 By Michael Adams Florida’s workers’ compensation system has reached a rare state of rate stability, according to insurers and officials. The agency, the...
Insurers Hope Court Decides Soon on Florida PIP Reforms October 7, 2013 By Michael Adams Florida automobile insurers are hoping a court will lift an injunction that has blocked portions of the state’s 2012 no-fault...
Florida Medical Malpractice Consent Rule Preempted By Federal Law, Says Judge October 2, 2013 By Michael Adams A federal judge has struck down a key Florida medical malpractice law that required a patient to allow a defending...
Florida’s Citizens, Heritage Defend Controversial Takeout Deal September 27, 2013 By Michael Adams Florida’s state-backed property insurer found itself on the defensive in Tallahassee this week as state lawmakers inquired into a deal...
Florida Consumer Advocate Westcott Resigns for Job with Industry September 27, 2013 By Michael Adams Florida’s Consumer Advocate Robin Westcott has resigned to become the vice president of the American Association of Insurance Services, an...
Court Weighs Merits of Hold Placed on Florida PIP Reforms September 25, 2013 By Michael Adams Florida automobile insurers are hoping a court lifts an injunction that has blocked portions of the state’s 2012 no-fault law...
Mississippi Insurance Chief Wants to Sue to Stop Flood Insurance Rate Hikes September 20, 2013 By Michael Adams Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is prepared to sue the federal government to stop the flood insurance rate hikes triggered...
Groups Object to Florida’s Citizens Insuring Out-of-State Policyholders September 18, 2013 By Michael Adams A coalition of Florida business and consumer groups is objecting to the state-backed property insurer providing coverage for 180,000 individuals...
Florida Approves 6.3% Increase In Citizens Homeowners Rates September 11, 2013 By Michael Adams Florida homeowners who secure coverage through the state-backed property insurer will see their rates increase by a statewide average 6.3...
Florida’s Citizens Increasing Rates on Some Commercial Policies September 6, 2013 By Michael Adams Florida regulators have approved a first round of rate changes for the state-backed property insurer that include an 8.3 percent...