Category: Florida News

Allstate sues 13 Florida firms, says they staged accidents

Oct 17, 2008

Miami Herald–October 17, 2008 BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA Allstate Insurance has sued 13 Florida companies, including auto body shops, tow truck operators, chiropractic clinics and their owners and some policyholders, alleging the group staged at least 17 auto accidents and …

Jury finds for condo owners in 1st local suit against Citizens

Oct 17, 2008

Daytona News-Journal–October 17, 2008 By JAY STAPLETONStaff writer DAYTONA BEACH — A jury found Thursday that state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. should pay an additional $950,000 to owners of a condominium in Daytona Beach Shores for damages sustained during Hurricane …

Clearwater insurer takes over 45,000 Citizens policies

Oct 17, 2008

St. Petersburg Times–Oct 16, 2008 By Times Staff Writer A subsidiary of Clearwater startup Homeowners Choice has taken 45,000 home insurance policies from Citizens Property Insurance. The policies are centered in Dade, Pinellas, Broward, Palm Beach and Hillsborough counties. State …

Despite trouble, AIG still writing policies in Florida

Oct 17, 2008

Keys Net–October 17, 2008 BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA American International Group’s insurance units continue to write policies in Florida, despite the financial woes of the parent company. The insurance subsidiaries represent the healthier parts of AIG. The 34 property-and-casualty companies …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, October 17

Oct 17, 2008

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Allstate sues 13 Florida firms, says they staged accidents Allstate Insurance has sued 13 Florida companies, including auto body shops, tow truck operators, chiropractic clinics and their owners and some …

Davie delays decision on accident fee

Oct 16, 2008

South Florida Sun-Sentinel–October 15, 2008 By Susannah Bryan DAVIE – To avoid layoffs, the town is counting on $700,000 in fees from a controversial plan that would bill drivers who cause accidents. But the Town Council delayed a decision on …

Citizens Insurance change could hike costs

Oct 16, 2008

A Citizens windstorm policy change is confusing for homeowners. Agents are left to explain the process and reasons for the change, which could result in price hikes for some clients. BY BEATRICE E. GARCIAMiami Herald–October 16, 2008 An administrative change …

Florida Agents Group Hosting Agency Perpetuation Clinics

Oct 16, 2008

Insurance Journal–October 16, 2008 With one session down and two to go, the Florida Association of Insurance Agents is hosting a series of perpetuation clinics throughout Florida to aid agency owners in grappling with issues associated with agency continuation. Sponsored …