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Divided Florida Supreme Court Sends Bad Faith Message

Divided Florida Supreme Court Sends Bad Faith Message

In a 4-3 decision, the Florida Supreme Court in Harvey v. GEICO General Insurance Company sent a sobering message to insurers. In Harvey, the insured was involved in an accident with another driver who died as a result of his injuries. More here. The insured was covered under a policy providing $100,000 in liability coverage. […]

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11th Circuit Finds Approved Form Not Required for Law and Ordinance Increases

11th Circuit Finds Approved Form Not Required for Law and Ordinance Increases

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeal in Allen v. USAA Casualty Insurance Company considered whether section 627.7011(2), Florida Statutes, requires an insurer to confirm both increases and decreases of law and ordinance coverage on an OIR-approved form, or whether the requirement to use an approved form applies only when a policyholder decreases coverage below the […]

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