Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Oct 12, 2016
Ambulances Out of Insurer Networks Draw Panel’s Scrutiny
A State Working Group that meets next week will examine a piece of the puzzle left out of last spring’s Legislation designed to cut down on Surprise Medical Bills for Consumers. The Palm Beach Post’s Charles Elmore reports for the “Protecting Your Pocket” blog.
Hurricane Matthew: Warnings Abound as Thousands of Claims Come In
Warnings about everything from shady repair firms to tight-fisted Insurers filled Florida’s air Monday in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, which could have been far worse but still has generated more than 4,900 Claims, and the final repair tab could be in the billions. The Palm Beach Post’s Charles Elmore reports.
- Storm-Related Insurance Claims Inundating Agents
- Citizens Says Call Us First on Matthew Claims, Consumer Federation of America Offers Own Tips
- Hurricane Matthew-Related Insurance Claims Surpass 29,000
Jacksonville officials: Hurricane Matthew could cost city up to $100 million
Hurricane Matthew’s Financial Toll on the City of Jacksonville has reached $2 Million and could rise as high as $100 Million after the City finishes clearing debris and repairing parks, roads and other infrastructure damaged by the storm, a Top Official from the Mayor’s Office told the City Council on Tuesday. Christopher Hong reports for the Florida Times-Union.
Gasoline Prices Rise in Hurricane Matthew’s Wake, Supplies Back to Normal
Pushed up by Out-of-Whack Demand due to Hurricane Matthew, Palm Beach County’s Average Gasoline Price has risen to $2.37 for a gallon of Regular Monday from $2.28 a week ago, and Florida’s Average is up 7 cents to $2.21. according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The Palm Beach Post’s Susan Salisbury reports for the “Protecting Your Pocket” blog.
Hurricane Matthew’s Gone, But Now Come the Home Repairs
As the recovery from Hurricane Matthew marches forward, Property Owners face a series of hurdles: contacting their Homeowners Insurance Providers, getting Adjusters, finding Contractors. Andrew Pantazi reports for the Florida Times-Union.
Hurricane Matthew: South Florida Misses Worst But Fix Wisely, CFO Says
The damage could have been much worse in South Florida, but Hurricane Matthew is still likely to produce tens of thousands of Insurance Claims and Homeowners should take steps to protect themselves in the days ahead, the State’s Top Financial Officer said. The Palm Beach Post’s Charles Elmore reports for the “Protecting Your Pocket” blog.
- Hurricane Matthew Brings Price Gouging, Fraud and Scams
- Allstate and Castle Key Companies: Be Aware of Contractor Fraud
- After Hurricane Matthew, Insurance Industry Claim Rhetoric Unfortunate, Civil Justice Foundation President Says
Hurricane Matthew: Forecasters Faced Worse-Case Scenario
Matthew’s Track Forecast turned out to be incredibly accurate. The four-day forecast typically has an average error of about 230 miles, but an early review of Matthew’s Path shows an error of just 100 miles, the Palm Beach Post’s Kimberly Miller reports.
Group: Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Strategy Paying Off
A Coalition of Business, Consumer, and Environmental Groups found vindication Tuesday in the Insurance Industry’s ability to absorb the damage from Hurricane Matthew, FloridaPolitics.com reports.
In Storm-Hit Florida, Clinton Ties Hurricane Matthew to Climate Change
It was former Vice President Gore — ever the Academic, Climate-Change Science Evangelist — who scored the Miami Disaster Trifecta. The Miami Herald’s Patricia Mazzei and Amy Sherman reports.
- Gore Blasts “Phony-Baloney” Solar Amendment 1 on Florida Ballot
- Amendment 1 Foes Deliver a Message in Their Concrete Boat
Reversing Governor Rick Scott, Federal Judge Could Reshape Florida Election
Mark Walker is not a Household Name in Florida politics. But the Tallahassee-Based Federal Judge has already made an imprint on the 2016 Election by ordering a One-Day Extension of the Voter Registration Deadline in response to a Lawsuit filed by the Florida Democratic Party against Gov. Rick Scott and his Chief Elections Official, Ken Detzner. The Tampa Bay Times’ Steve Bousquet reports for “The Buzz” blog.
Judge Refuses to Halt Changes in Florida Water Standards
An Administrative Law Judge has refused to block the Florida Department of Environmental Protection from moving forward with New Water-Quality Standards as Legal Battles continue over the Controversial Plan. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Saunders reports via SunshineStateNews.com.
Down 42%, Florida Still Leads Nation in Seized Homes
Lenders closed on 54,886 Foreclosures in the State during the 12-month period ended in August, Real Estate Data Provider CoreLogic reported Tuesday. John Hielscher reports for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
In Florida, Key Republicans Keep Quiet on Donald Trump
Florida Republican Leaders remain largely in hiding, illustrating the agonizing position they now face. The Tampa Bay Times’ Alex Leary reports.
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