Editorial: Put the brakes on suspect claims
assignment of benefits, uninsured motorist coverage, Insurance Regulation News, PIP, auto insurance, Florida Legislature
News & Updates
auto insurance
House Proposals Address Auto Insurance Issues
Two bills of interest to the auto insurance industry have been filed in the Florida House of Representatives. Neither has a Senate companion yet, although it is still early. HB 323 attempts to address concerns with an explosion of auto glass claims and resulting litigation. The bill would prohibit motor vehicle repair shops and their […]
Happy New Year!
Radey wishes all of our friends a happy and prosperous new year. As 2019 begins, Florida’s capital city will be embarking on a new era. Governor-elect Ron DeSantis will take office next week, succeeding Rick Scott who was Governor for eight years. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis returns, having been elected to the Cabinet office to […]
Auto, home insurance reform bills fail in Legislature
Insurance Regulation News, residential property insurance, auto insurance, Florida Legislature
“PIP” Payment Dispute Goes to Supreme Court
Insurance Regulation News, PIP, auto insurance, Florida Supreme Court
Tort reformer William Large keeps plugging away for PIP bad-faith revamp
HB 19, PIP reform, Insurance Regulation News, PIP, auto insurance, Florida Legislature
Commentary: Replace Florida’s no-fault car insurance?
PIP, Insurance Regulation News, auto insurance, Florida Legislature
PIP Repeal Effort Will be Among 2018 Highlights
For the auto insurance industry, the potential repeal of Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP), or no-fault, system has become an annual debate. The 2018 legislative session will be no different as both legislative chambers are set to take up the issue. The Florida House of Representatives has advanced a version of PIP repeal that does […]
Key Insurance Issues Remain Unresolved as Session Progresses
As the Florida legislature enters the final few weeks of the 2017 regular session, several important insurance issues remain unresolved. One of the most prominent insurance issues in need of a legislative solution is the “assignment of benefits” issue. Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation chief executive officer Barry Gilway, and a number […]
Fla. no-fault system drives high cost, low coverage, panel hears
no-fault auto insurance, Insurance Regulation News, PIP, auto insurance, Florida Legislature