Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Wednesday, November 15, 2017

House Wades Into Property Insurance Controversy

The House Judiciary Committee approved the Proposal (PCB JDC 18-01) to revamp the Insurance Practice known as “Assignment of Benefits.”  The Bill, in part, would seek to curb litigation about Claims and impose new reporting requirements.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via the Gainesville Sun.

·         Bill Aimed at Reducing Insurance Claims Abuses Advances in State House

·         House AOB Package Clears Committee Despite Some Qualms

 

Florida Delegation Divided as U.S. House Votes to Extend Flood Insurance Program

The Bill calls for Premium Increases designed to shore up the National Flood Insurance Program, which just got a $16 Billion Bailout to cover Claims under Hurricane Harvey and has been cash-strapped for years.  Alex Leary reports for the Tampa Bay Times.

·         All South Floridians in the House Voted Against Flood-Insurance Overhaul.  Here’s Why.

 

Florida House Pressing On With Workers’ Comp Reform

A “Clean” Workers’ Compensation Bill is headed to the House Floor after the Commerce Committee rejected a series of Amendments pitched as Worker-Friendly yesterday.  Michael Moline reports for FloridaPolitics.com.

Republicans, Agencies Welcome Rick Scott’s Budget

Governor Rick Scott’s new $87.4 Billion Proposed Budget has been welcomed by some Major Republicans and State Agencies.  Danny McAuliffe reports via FloridaPolitics.com.

·         Rick Scott Unveils $87.4B Budget, Then Democrats Decry It

·         Scott Budget Takes It Easier On Hospitals

Kansas Assistant Insurance Commissioner Forms Campaign to Run for Top Job

Incumbent Commissioner Ken Selzer has launched a Campaign for the Republican Nomination for Governor next year.  Insurance Journal reports.

New Alabama Chat Helps Consumers Get Quick Answers To Insurance Questions

A New Online Chat from the Alabama Department of Insurance gives Consumers another avenue for getting their questions answered quickly.

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