Committee Approves Florida Surplus Lines Bill; Stiffens Penalties for Adjusters January 19, 2022 Florida took a step toward opening its distressed property insurance market to more carriers Tuesday when a Senate committee approved...
Florida’s Boyd Promises New Roof Cost and Solicitation Bills October 29, 2021 Despite recent signals that another round of significant property insurance reforms may be put on the back burner in the...
Florida Legislature Passes Major Changes to Auto, Property Insurance Markets April 30, 2021 By Amy O'Connor Florida lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of their 2021 legislative session that make major changes to the...
Commentary: Proposed Florida PIP Repeal a Bad Deal for Consumers, Industry April 29, 2021 By Don Moser While the intent may be good, a bill currently under consideration by the Florida Legislature will be disastrous for the...
Florida Supreme Court Deals Blow to Marijuana Ballot Initiative April 26, 2021 The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday dealt a potentially fatal blow to supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at...
Commentary: As Flood Threat Grows, Florida Must Mandate Flood Risk Disclosure August 14, 2019 By Guy McClurkan The climate is changing, and it has become abundantly clear that Florida is going to be badly damaged in the...
Florida Passes Expanded Medical Marijuana Legislation, Bill Heads to Governor March 9, 2016 By Joe Reedy Florida’s contentious medical marijuana legislation is headed to Gov. Rick Scott. After 21/2 hours of debate on Monday, the Senate...
For Florida Gov. Scott, Insurance Fixes Are Legislative Priority December 21, 2011 By Brent Kallestad Gov. Rick Scott wants lawmakers to fix a pair of auto and property insurance issues that are costing Floridians hundreds...
Florida Lawmakers Take Two-Pronged Approach to Insurance Reform March 23, 2011 By Michael Adams Tort reform and fraud have become the two big targets as Florida lawmakers are finally gearing up to tackle the...
BP Oil Spill Claims Chief Feinberg to Face Florida Lawmakers March 10, 2011 By Michael Adams The man in charge of paying BP claims for the Gulf oil spill will soon face a Florida legislative committee...