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Special Ethics Provisions Apply in States of Emergency

Special Ethics Provisions Apply in States of Emergency

With hurricane season now being only a month away, the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) has taken the opportunity to remind licensees of unique claims adjusting requirements that apply during states of emergency.  The Governor typically will declare a “state of emergency” during a hurricane affecting Florida.  Among other things, the declaration of an emergency invokes […]

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Bills Would Limit Use of Drones But Preserve Insurance Uses

Bills Would Limit Use of Drones But Preserve Insurance Uses

Bills working their way through the 2015 legislative session would limit the use of drones with imaging devices, but would allow legitimate uses such as for insurance underwriting or claims activity.  SB 766 and HB 649 are moving through their respective chambers and would amend Florida’s Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act.  The bills would restrict […]

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