Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Uber to Up Its Background Checks for Drivers, Add 911 Button in App

Apr 13, 2018

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 is getting into the home-flipping business

Apr 13, 2018

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

Irma insurance losses pegged at nearly $7.4B

Apr 11, 2018

New insurance-loss estimates from Hurricane Irma total nearly $7.38 billion, down more than $600 million from a February estimate http://floridapolitics.com/archives/260986-irma-insurance-losses-pegged-at-nearly-7-4b

Report details disputed Florida workers’ comp bills

Apr 11, 2018

More than half of the disputed workers’ insurance compensation bills sent to a panel for review last year were either withdrawn or tossed out because services weren’t authorized.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via News4Jax.com. https://www.news4jax.com/news/report-details-disputed-workers-comp-bills