Florida auto insurance News

Florida, Louisiana Ranked Highest for Auto Insurance Costs

It’s not just homeowners insurance costs that are high in Florida. A new report shows that Floridians continue to pay some of the largest auto coverage premiums in the country. The BankRate 2022 report shows that the average auto premium …

Florida Governor Cites ‘Unintended Consequences’ in Veto of Auto Insurance Bill

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed a measure intended to replace auto insurance personal injury protection (PIP) coverage with bodily injury coverage limits and a requirement that insurers offer medical payments coverage. In a letter time-stamped at 9:12 pm last …

Some Insurers Stop Writing Policies on New Cars in Florida, Car Dealers Say

Insurers including Progressive Corp. and Allstate Corp. have stopped issuing policies on new cars in certain Florida counties, hindering vehicle sales days before Hurricane Irma is forecast to hit the state. The companies may be overreacting to losses incurred last …

Florida Lawmakers Move Toward Repealing PIP Mandate

Florida may change the kinds of auto insurance drivers must purchase. The Florida House on Wednesday voted 89-29 to repeal a requirement that motorists carry a type of auto insurance known as personal injury protection. Under Florida’s no-fault insurance law …

Florida to Help Foster Children Get Drivers’ Licenses, Insurance

Children in Florida foster care will get help obtaining a driver’s license and auto insurance under a bill heading to Gov. Rick Scott. The House unanimously passed the bill Wednesday that would make permanent a pilot program that began in …

PIA of Florida Partners with Windhaven to Provide Additional Market Access

The Professional Insurance Agents of Florida and Windhaven Insurance have formed a partnership that gives PIA members a direct appointment to write policies with Windhaven Insurance upon meeting minimal criteria. The PIA of Florida has added an auto carrier to …

Florida Joins States Allowing Electronic Proof of Auto Insurance

Florida is joining the ranks of 29 other states and allow drivers to show law enforcement officers their proof of automobile insurance through their cell phone and other electronic means. In December, Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet signed-off …

Florida Auto Policy Covers Modified Golf Cart: Court

A Florida appeals court has ruled that an automobile insurer must cover a Florida man for injuries from a collision in a golf cart that had been modified to exceed a speed of 20 miles per hour. The ruling overturned …

Insurer CEO Commentary: Why Florida Is Missing Out on PIP Savings

Florida legislators, drivers, and reporters want to know when the savings are coming from the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) reform law enacted in 2012. So do we. PIP is a money-loser for car owners and insurance companies. According to a …

Traffic Deaths Continue to Decline in Florida

State officials say the number of traffic deaths in Florida has continued to drop. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that through Monday there were 2,312 traffic deaths in Florida, compared with 2,444 in 2010. Officials say …