A Tallahassee judge has ruled that life insurance companies doing business in the state don’t have to track down beneficiaries under a 2016 law (SB 966) championed by former Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater. Jim...
The winner will have to immediately turn around and run to defend the seat — raising the possibility that Tuesday’s election could simply be the precursor to a rematch between Fernandez and Vargas. The Miami...
The District 39 seat covers portions of Polk and Osceola counties, the Lakeland Ledger notes. http://www.theledger.com/news/20180430/state-house-district-39-special-election-tuesday
League of Cities Questions Airbnb Strategy
May 1, 2018
Airbnb this week touted a new report showing Florida seniors are cashing checks thanks to its platform, and the Florida League of Cities said that announcement is proof the company doesn’t need to bypass local governments...
Multiple aviation and technology companies ranging from aviation giants like Boeing to technology startups are working on aircraft designs that could be used as robotic taxis, capable of landing on urban rooftops to pick up...
“The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America is disappointed that Gov. Wolf vetoed Senate Bill 936,” said Micaela Isler, the Chicago-based organization’s assistant vice president of state government relations,...
April 2018 I’m pleased to bring you Florida Insurance Matters, a monthly update on Florida insurance-related legal developments. Please contact me any time with questions or feedback. Amy L. Koltnow, Esq....
Court rejects Keys residents’ challenge to Citizens rates
April 30, 2018
An appellate court has rejected a community group’s challenge to premium levels for Citizens Property Insurance customers in Monroe County. Michael Moline reports for FloridaPolitics.com. Read the Ruling Here...
Florida House candidate says he’s standing up for homeowners, but critics say he’s raising insurance rates
April 30, 2018
Florida House candidate Andrew Vargas is campaigning to stop “abuse and frivolous lawsuits that lead to rate increases” from insurers, but state records show his South Florida law firm is a leader in a cottage industry of...
Universal’s retention ratio on impacted policies has continued to run over 90% during the first quarter of 2018. Matt Sheehan reports for Reinsurance News....