Claimed Auto Injury Losses in N.Y. Metro Area Rose 70% in 10 Years November 22, 2011 Personal injury protection (PIP) claims closed in 2010 show that claimed losses for medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses...
Insurer Trade Group Urges Florida to Curb Auto Insurance ‘Fraud Tax’ October 28, 2011 By Michael Adams Florida should allow more time for looking into suspicious claims, place a cap on attorneys’ fees and more closely regulate...
New Jersey Looks to Put a Lid On Its Auto Insurance ‘Pot of Gold’ October 13, 2011 By Young Ha New Jersey’s auto insurance personal injury protection (PIP) regulations are due for an update. The state’s law requires that the...
One Frustrated Florida County Tackles Auto Insurance Fraud On Its Own September 27, 2011 By Michael Adams One county in Florida has decided not to wait on state lawmakers’ promise to address the insurance fraud and fix...
Florida PIP Cost Battle May Extend to Physician Referral Services September 23, 2011 By Michael Adams Florida lawmakers are likely to consider whether to curb the use of accident clinic referral hotlines as part of a...
Florida Set to Tackle PIP Auto Insurance Reform Again September 15, 2011 By Michael Adams Florida state officials, insurers, medical providers, and consumer groups are preparing to re-examine the state’s no-fault auto insurance law just...
Michigan Begins Debate Over Personal Injury Auto Insurance Benefits September 12, 2011 By Tim Martin The state Legislature is preparing to begin debate on possible changes to Michigan’s unique auto insurance coverage for people injured...
Florida Governor Suggests Making PIP Coverage Optional for Drivers August 2, 2011 By Michael Adams Florida drivers should have the option to forgo purchasing what is now mandatory auto personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, says...
Allstate Seeks to Recover $1 MiIlion in New York Fraud Lawsuit June 24, 2011 Allstate Insurance is seeking to recover more than $1 million against 10 New York area defendants it alleges filed fraudulent...
P/C Insurance Industry Wins, Loses in Scott’s First Session June 10, 2011 By Michael Adams It is axiomatic in Florida that when it comes to the legislature and insurance issues, the power brokers play for...