New Florida legislative leaders surprise with focus on insurance, affordability
TALLAHASSEE — The new Republican leaders of the Florida Legislature surprised colleagues on both sides of the aisle on Tuesday with tough talk against insurance companies and a new focus on the state’s affordability crisis.
On the first day of the next legislative term, House Speaker Danny Perez, R-Miami, criticized private equity companies buying up homes in Florida. Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, warned insurance companies about paying claims on time.