Category: Florida News

  Demolition Possible for Some St. Augustine Homes Some homes in St. Augustine, Florida could be demolished because of damaged suffered during Hurricane Matthew, the Florida Times-Union reports via the PCI SmartBrief.   Florida Beaches See $77M in Hurricane Damage …

  Florida’s Courts 4th on Tort Reformers’ “Judicial Hellhole” List The controversial Florida Supreme Court and Civil Courts in South Florida find themselves dubiously honored in fourth position on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s 2016-2017 List of “Judicial Hellholes” — putting …

  Florida Ruling Against Insurer in Concurrent Loss Case “Not a Surprise” The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Policyholders seeking Coverage on Claims where there is the possibility of Multiple Concurrent Losses but at least one of …

  Court to hear appeal in State Farm Florida trade secret dispute An appeals court has scheduled oral arguments in a dispute between insurance regulators and State Farm Florida about disclosing information related to the company’s property-insurance policies.  THE NEWS …

  PCI Joins Campaign for Florida Assignment-Of-Benefits Reform The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has thrown its weight behind the drive to control Assignment-of-Benefits Fraud against Insurance Companies.  Michael Moline reports for SaintPetersBlog.com.   Hurricane Matthew Victims Dealing With …

  In Bulletin 2016-04 issued today, December 14, 2016, the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) advised Florida Surplus Lines Agents, Surplus Lines Insurers and Independently Procured Coverage Filers that its service fee will be decreased from 0.15 percent to …

  At their meeting yesterday, December 13, 2016, members of Florida’s Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology (“FCHLPM”) discussed a request by Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier to examine divergent results in forecasting proposed rates specific to Monroe County based …

  Senators Start Weighing Florida’s Workers’ Comp Issues Florida Senators Tuesday got a taste of the Debate that will play out in the coming months among Business, Legal and Labor Groups as the Legislature looks at revamping the Workers’ Compensation …

  The Florida’s State Board of Administration will be accepting written comments until December 28, 2016 on proposed revisions to Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Rule 19-8.029, entitled “Insurer Reporting Requirements,” and the proposed repeal of Rule 19-8.030, “Insurer Responsibilities.” …

  Florida Workers’ Comp Rate Hike Continues Amid Legal Battle  A Florida Appeals Court Monday said an increase in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates will continue amid a legal battle about whether Florida’s Sunshine Law was violated during the Ratemaking Process. …