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SB 708 Includes July 1 Effective Dates

SB 708 Includes July 1 Effective Dates

Senate Bill 708, now Chapter Law 2014-86, is perhaps best known for the Homeowners Claims Bill of Rights that personal lines residential insurers will be required to send to policyholders within 14 days of receiving claims.  However, the Bill of Rights requirement does not take effect until October 1, 2014.  In the meantime, other aspects […]

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Session Winds Down, But Political Season Will Continue

Session Winds Down, But Political Season Will Continue

The 2014 legislative session is drawing to a close, but in some respects this only means the political process will shift forums.  Florida’s 60-day legislative session has only a week remaining.  The last week is always the most active, with bills that have not yet passed being in a do-or-die situation for this year.  Among […]

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