Feb 27, 2011
The following article was published in the Daytona News-Journal on February 27, 2011: Legislation reforms claims process By Tom Knox Florida property insurers might soon have fewer justifications for frequent rate increases. Legislation similar to a bill vetoed last year …
Feb 26, 2011
The following article was posted to Keysnet.com on February 26, 2011: Insurance firms have friends in the state Senate “Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.” — Prince Otto von Bismarck, …
Feb 26, 2011
The following article was published in the South Florida Sun Sentinel on February 26, 2011: Sinkholes are big business for lawyers, public adjusters There’s a rising tide of media reports covering the sinkhole threat facing Florida’s homeowners. Don’t believe the …
Feb 25, 2011
FPCA Automobile Division Members: Concerns have been raised regarding the “prevailing party” standard within the arbitration mechanism for PIP claims that is included in Section 4 of House Bill 967. Specifically, it has been suggested that including the prevailing party …
Feb 25, 2011
Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida legislative and regulatory events for the week of February 28 – March 4, 2011: All times are Eastern Time (“ET”). Additional information is available via hyperlink where noted in bold type. FLORIDA INSURANCE …
Feb 25, 2011
To go directly to the section of your choice, click on a hyperlink below. Other hyperlinks to meeting information, bills and news are noted in bold type. Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events Daily Florida Insurance-Related Bills Filed for …
Feb 25, 2011
The following article was published in the Fort Myers News-Press on February 25, 2011: Guest Opinion: Florida needs solvent insurance system amid a “sinkhole crisis” By Garrett Richter Last year, the Florida Legislature crafted, debated and passed SB 2044 and …
Feb 24, 2011
To go directly to the section of your choice, click on a hyperlink below. Other hyperlinks to meeting information, bills and news are noted in bold type. Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events Daily Florida Insurance-Related Bills Filed for …
Feb 24, 2011
Filed on February 23, 2011 by State Representative Mike Horner, HB 967 relating to Personal Injury Protection Insurance provides that circuit courts have exclusive original jurisdiction over unresolved arbitration actions involving Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law. Should it become law, …
Feb 24, 2011
The following article was published in the Sarasota Herald Tribune on February 24, 2011: Insurance companies sweet on Rick Scott? By Zac Anderson How else to explain not one but two pictures of Florida’s new governor on the front …