Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Nov 1, 2017
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued an Order late yesterday notifying the National Council on Compensation Insurance that its 2018 Rate Filing has been disapproved and, if Amended by November 7, 2017, will be Approved with a slightly larger Workers’ Compensation Rate Decrease.
Florida Insurers Brace for Possible Onslaught of Assignment-of-Benefits Cases
Insurance Industry Officials in Florida have yet to see evidence a wave of costly Third-Party Claims stemming from Hurricane Irma, but Companies are bracing for an uptick in what’s called Assignment-of-Benefits Cases. Michael Carroll reports for the Florida Record.
Organized Thieves Target Expensive Boat Engines
Florida, which ranks as the top State for Boat Thieves, keeps track of Engine Thefts. Scott Zamost and Contessa Brewer report for CNBC.
Insurers, EMS Providers Battle Over Transportation Fees
There’s a Battle brewing between Insurers and Emergency Medical Services Providers over the Cost of Transportation, and it’s leaving Patients stuck in the middle. Jake Stofan reports for WCTV.
· Surprise Ambulance Bills: Watch for White Paper by Year’s End
Florida May Study Setting Up Hurricane Fuel Reserves
Senator Gary Farmer, D-Fort Lauderdale, Filed a Proposal that would establish a Task Force within the State Division of Emergency Management to come up with recommendations for a strategic Fuel Reserve. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via the Orlando Sentinel.
Count So Far: 1,100-Plus Boats Removed From Florida Keys
The removal of wrecked or damaged Boats from Florida Keys waters continues at a rapid pace, and as of Monday, 1,101 Vessels impacted by Hurricane Irma September 10 were taken out of Keys Waters, the U.S. Coast Guard says. The Florida Keynoter reports.
Florida Woman Has SUV Driven Into Lagoon For Insurance Money
The News Herald of Panama City reported Saturday that 65-year-old Debra Jenkins was charged with Insurance Fraud. She was arrested after a man spotted a submerged SUV in the waters. Insurance Journal reports.
Democrat Baez to Quit Florida House, Plead Guilty to Perjury
Democratic State Representative Daisy Baez is expected to Resign her Florida House Seat Wednesday and agree to Plead Guilty to a Perjury Charge in a Criminal Case over whether she Lawfully lived in her Coral Gables-Area District, according to her Colleagues and a draft Plea Agreement obtained by POLITICO Florida.
After Clemens’ Resignation, Senate Democrats Move Quickly Toward New Leadership
Democrats in the Florida Senate are likely to choose State Sen. Audrey Gibson of Jacksonville as their next Minority Leader in a Vote next week. The Sun-Sentinel’s Dan Sweeney reports.
· Clemens’ Senate Constituents Could Go Unrepresented For Entire 2018 Session
Patronis Will Run For Chief Financial Officer Job In 2018
Patronis will Officially File Paperwork on Wednesday to Run for the Cabinet Post in 2018. The Associated Press reports.
Dozens of Changes Proposed for Florida’s Constitution
From banning the Death Penalty to creating an Elected Secretary of State, Members of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission have Filed more than Five-Dozen Proposals to Change the State Constitution. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Lloyd Dunkelberger reports via the Lakeland Ledger.
Florida City Settles Wrongful Death Suit at Zombicon Festival for $40K
Earlier this year, two men who were wounded during the shooting were awarded $7,499 each. Officials say there are two more Personal Injury Lawsuits still in Litigation, as well as a Federal Lawsuit involving Insurance. The Associated Press reports via Insurance Journal.
What State Consumes the Most Calories on Halloween? Yup, Florida
Some States indulge more than most. Holly Van Hare reports for the Sun-Sentinel.
Parametric Insurance Explored For U.S. Disasters
Weather Stations and Satellite Images are helping to make Parametric Coverage an affordable, and increasingly, viable option. Denise Johnson reports for Claims Journal.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines Louisiana Coastal Wetlands Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to revive a Louisiana Flood Protection Board’s Lawsuit seeking to make Oil, Gas and Pipeline Companies pay for Decades of Damage to Coastal Wetlands. Kevin McGill reports for Insurance Journal.
Georgia County Gets Grant To Tear Down Repeatedly Flooded Structure
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has spent millions Restoring Property that Tropical Storm Irma damaged in Georgia. Terry Dickson reports for the Florida Times-Union.
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