The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has released the 2015 Workers’ Compensation Annual Report to the Florida Legislature. The OIR’s analysis shows Florida’s workers’ compensation market continues to remain competitive, well-capitalized and affordable with more than 250 private …

  Water loss claims changing the math for Citizens Unlike wind coverage rates, which depend on scientific models, determining rates for non-catastrophic losses is relatively straightforward, Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Chris Gardner explains in this Sun-Sentinel editorial opinion.    Consumer …

  Comments are open until January 28, 2016 on two proposed Rules relating to the mediation of property insurance claims.   Proposed amendments to Rule 69J-166.002, F.A.C., “Mediation of Commercial Residential Property Insurance Claims,” and Rule 69J-166.031, F.A.C, “Mediation of …

  Relying on the state-based insurance regulatory system to oversee the delivery of property insurance coverage for flood insurance by private insurers would be the best way for Congress to move federal government expenditures and activities towards investments in resiliency …

  Missouri law prohibits the use of rates that are excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory The Missouri Department of Insurance (“MDI”) issued  Bulletin 16-02 to Missouri insurers yesterday, January 12, 2016, in reference to the prohibited rating practice generally known …

  Assignment of Benefits Coalition Seeks Florida Legislative Reform in 2016 More than a dozen Florida real estate, construction and insurance groups announced Tuesday that they are teaming up to push for homeowners’ insurance reform in the 2016 Legislative Session.  …

  Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate isn’t ready to share views on Citizens changes Sha’Ron James, Florida’s new insurance consumer advocate, isn’t ready to offer an opinion about a controversial package of policy changes approved in early December by Citizens Property …

  The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) released its 2012/2013 Auto Insurance Database Report today, January 11, 2016.  The 257-page report shows the average costs associated with personal automobile insurance nationwide.  It also features state-by-state auto insurance data designed …

  Daily Florida Insurance-Related News   McCarty Replacement Rumors Start Swirling, Successor has “Huge Shoes to Fill” News of who will replace Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has yet to be announced, but whoever takes over will have his or …

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