Category: Florida Insurance and Political Headlines

In Florida, the limits for PIP are $10,000, which can become a challenge when considering that when the insurer is required to pay, there are often baseless litigations associated with the no-fault cases https://flarecord.com/stories/511369632-personal-injury-protection-insurance-scrutinized

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles just launched the “Drive Baked, Get Busted” campaign, a brand new $5 million initiative intended to discourage people from getting behind the wheel after they have smoked or consumed marijuana.  News4Jax.com’s …

Expect efforts to revamp workers’ compensation insurance laws to return as new House and Senate leaders take over for the 2019 legislative session, according to Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier. http://sunshinestatenews.com/story/backroom-briefing-workers-comp-could-return

Want to find out how Florida’s workers’ compensation system regulates pharmacy fees, as compared to other states?  FloridaPolitics.com’s Michael Moline reports. http://floridapolitics.com/archives/261038-report-workers-compensation-containment

Jason Robbins, a workers’ comp attorney from Melbourne, won the appointment from Governor Rick Scott in June, but hearings in Tallahassee on reimbursement rates for medical providers under the system gave him his first opportunity to participate publicly.  Michael Moline reports for …

But a shallow bench and weak fundraising remain a challenge for the minority party, the Tampa Bay Times’ Adam Smith reports for “The Buzz” blog. http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/04/13/florida-democrats-challenging-more-legislative-seats-this-year/

The Palm Beach ZIP Code 33480, home to President Donald Trump’s weekend retreat Mar-a-Lago, took third place with $1.25 million.  The Miami Herald’s Rene Rodriguez reports. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article208594119.html

Since it began operating in 2009, Uber has been dogged by reports of drivers accosting passengers, including lawsuits alleging sexual assaults, NBC Miami’s Tom Krisher reports. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/Uber-Adding-Safety-Features-Background-Checks-479505483.html

Zillow has deals in place to partner with two local brokerages in each region to help it buy and sell the homes.  The Seattle Times’ Mike Rosenberg reports via the Miami Herald. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article208765939.html

By unanimous vote, board members approved proposed policy changes to boost incentives for policyholders to participate in Citizens managed repair program while better ensuring that customers who choose not to participate have adequate funds to make permanent repairs following a …