by Brian Burgess | Apr 11, 2023
Florida House panel approves insurer accountability bill, despite concerns it lacks stronger provisions found in the Senate version. CFO Jimmy Patronis supports the legislation, emphasizing the need to help policyholders and increase accountability in the claims...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Apr 11, 2023
The Florida House Commerce Committee has approved a bill (PCB COM 23-03) to help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters, following Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole’s damage last year. The bill includes proposals from the Senate, such as...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Apr 7, 2023
Wednesday marked the official halfway point in the legislative session, but Easter weekend marks an unofficial halftime “break” starting on Good Friday. When lawmakers resume late afternoon on Monday, a handful of big issues remain, including the $113...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 6, 2023
Florida lawmakers are proposing a new bill that would require legislative approval of extended public-health emergencies. While GOP legislators praised Governor Ron DeSantis’s pandemic leadership, they expressed concern about how future governors might abuse...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 29, 2023
The Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors is considering a plan that would lead to double-digit rate increases for Florida homeowners. The proposed increase would be effective from November 1, with a 12% increase for those with “multi-peril”...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Mar 24, 2023
The Florida Senate has approved a bill that aims to limit the ability of plaintiffs to file lawsuits against businesses and insurance companies. Supporters say it will reduce excessive litigation and, in particular, help Florida’s struggling insurance market,...
