Florida stews under costliest U.S. insurance despite 10-year storm lull Hurricanes may have swerved away since 2005, but Florida’s homeowners still are taking direct hits on the wallet.  Charles Elmore reports for the Palm Beach Post.    Florida Senators …

  The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) released its latest Homeowners Insurance Report today, February 24, 2016, in which it published the most recently validated data on market distribution and average cost by policy form and amount of insurance. To view the …

  Senators try “herding” lobbyists to address insurance issue Two state senators hosted a standing-room only meeting Tuesday afternoon for those interested in assignment of benefits legislation that could grow more complicated with an expected amendment dealing with attorney fees.  …

  Florida Lieutenant Governor pressures lawmakers on insurance industry priority With time starting to run out on an insurance-industry priority, the Palm Beach Post reports Florida Lieutentant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera is urging House and Senate leaders to take action on a …

  Barbara Richardson has been appointed as Nevada Insurance Commissioner, it was announced by Nevada Department of Business and Industry Director Bruce Breslow today, February 19, 2016.  Ms. Richardson will join the Division next month. Her appointment as the result of …

  Uber, Lyft insurance bill still “work in progress” in Florida The Senate floor is the next stop for a proposal that would establish new insurance requirements for drivers with app-based transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft.  THE …

  Time running out for proposals to stem insurance abuse The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday postponed a vote on a measure that would regulate homeowners’ ability to sign over their right to collect insurance benefits to third parties, FloridaPolitics.com …

  FEMA Responds to Florida’s Flood Rate Request, Sort Of The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has responded to Florida’s request to review the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rates and it may not be as forthcoming and helpful as …

  Florida Insurance Regulator Approves Aetna’s Acquisition of Humana Florida’s insurance regulator approved Aetna Inc.’s acquisition of Humana Inc., and required no divestitures, an important win for the companies from a state that is a key market.  Reuters reports via …

  Florida home insurance:  How safe is it after record Citizens drop? Florida, land of the nation’s costliest home insurance, has reached a new era in early 2016. State-run Citizens Property Insurance is no longer the company with the most …