Old disputes simmer as legislators return for committee meetings
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Law Change Authorizes Electronic Delivery of Personal Lines Policies
The Florida legislature passed House Bill 273 in the 2015 regular session allowing the electronic delivery of personal lines insurance documents. The bill has been approved by the Governor and is now reflected in Chapter Law 2015-170. The new law amends section 627.421, Florida Statutes, to provide that personal lines policyholders may affirmatively elect to […]
Legislature Back for Special Session on Budget
The Florida legislature is back in session from June 1 through as late as June 20 with the primary objective of passing a state budget. The special session became necessary when the House of Representatives abruptly ended its work in the regular session three days early over a disagreement with the Senate as to healthcare […]
Bills complicate insurance claims: My Word
property insurance claims, insurance company adjusters, assignment of benefits, structural damage, Florida Legislature, Insurance Regulation
Florida Bill Allowing Electronic Insurance Documents Sent to Governor
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Property Issues Not Prominent This Year
Property insurance issues have dominated the legislative session in nearly every year since Hurricane Andrew. If property insurance was not the most prevalent issue in a given session, it certainly ranked in the top five topics being considered. Over the last twenty years, the legislature has established the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, merged the former […]
Florida Legislative Session Underway Today
The 60-day Florida legislative session kicks off today. As always, the legislature will hear a number of bills related to property and casualty insurance as well as life and health insurance. Legislative committees already have been meeting and considering bills for the current session. In the property and casualty arena, the legislature may consider bills […]
Florida insurance needs more than a one-hit wonder
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Insurers, contractors debate who should be allowed to pursue claims
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Jeff Atwater says insurance rates should be regulated at state level
CFO Jeff Atwater, Florida Legislature, Health Care, Insurance Regulation