Category: Insurance Regulatory News

Click on the hyperlinks to read headlines from Florida insurance, political, legislative and national insurance news today, February 13, 2018:

The South Florida Regional Planning Council and Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce announced a public forum scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at which participants will learn about tips and tools for business continuity and the resources that are available to assist business owners from the Florida “Stakeholder Business Development Commitment” (also known as the “SBDC”) following Hurricane Irma.

Car Insurers Hike PIP up to 54%, But Brakes Pumped on Repeal Florida’s Top 25 Car Insurers raised Personal Injury Protection Premiums up to 54 percent since the start of 2017, Records requested by The Palm Beach Post show.   Charles …

Comments have now been submitted to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (“NAIC’s”) Reinsurance Task Force in advance of a February 20, 2018 public in New York City on how to proceed with reinsurance collateral reforms that could be precipitated …

Click on the hyperlinks below to read headlines from Florida insurance, political, legislative and national insurance news today, February 12, 2018:

National experts will share innovative strategies in recovering from tornadoes, wildfires, flooding, hurricanes and more at the 2018 National Tornado Summit. The 7th annual event will be held Feb. 26-28 in Oklahoma City.

Ruling Overturned in Assignment of Benefits Case As Florida Lawmakers continue to grapple with the controversial insurance practice known as “Assignment of Benefits,” an Appeals Court Friday backed a Restoration Company in a Breach-of-Contract Lawsuit involving the issue.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF …

Click on the hyperlinks below to read headlines from Florida insurance, political, legislative and national insurance news today, February 9, 2018:

Fraud suspect plotted to hire hitman to “take care of” Miami prosecutor, state alleges Prosecutors say Espinosa owned and operated Nationwide Adjusters andworking with recruiters and “finders” across Florida to locate homeowners willing to allow him to set fires or …

Governor Rick Scott today announced that, at his direction, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with assistance from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, has signed an agreement with Monroe County to assist in the clean-up and removal of marine debris caused by Hurricane Irma.