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Governor’s Proclamation Outlines Scope of Session

Governor’s Proclamation Outlines Scope of Session

Governor Ron DeSantis’ proclamation declaring a special session on property insurance identifies its scope and provides insight into the upcoming debate.  The proclamation specifies the special session will consider (a) property insurance, (b) reinsurance, (c) changes to the Florida Building Code to improve the affordability of property insurance, (d) the Office of Insurance Regulation, (e) […]

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Citizens Heading Toward 1 Million Policies

Citizens Heading Toward 1 Million Policies

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s president Barry Gilway recently projected the organization’s policy count could reach between 1 million and 1.3 million policies in 2022.  Its policy count has been increasing steadily since late last year as adverse market conditions have eroded capital and reduced insurers’ willingness to write policies in several areas of the state. […]

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Made in America Tax Plan Causes Concerns in Florida

Made in America Tax Plan Causes Concerns in Florida

The “Made in America” tax plan is drawing considerable opposition from observers familiar with Florida’s property insurance market.  Its provisions labeled Stopping Harmful Inversions and Ending Low-tax Developments (SHIELD) are intended to close loopholes allowing corporations to avoid taxes through multi-national business structures.  The proposal would establish a global minimum tax of 15 to 21%. […]

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