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Primary Results Bring General Election Matchups Into Focus

Primary Results Bring General Election Matchups Into Focus

In Tuesday’s primary elections, Floridians selected party nominees who will compete this November for the Governor’s Mansion and Cabinet offices that play important roles in Florida’s insurance regulatory system. While property insurance was not the dominant issue in every statewide race, Florida consumers and businesses continue to rank affordability and availability of insurance among their […]

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Legislature to Return in April to Work on Budget

Legislature to Return in April to Work on Budget

Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez announced that the regular legislative session will conclude March 12, but lawmakers will return in mid-April to complete the budget process. This is second consecutive year lawmakers have not completed the budget during the regular session. Bills that do not pass by tomorrow’s end of the […]

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NAIC Expresses Concerns with AI Executive Order

NAIC Expresses Concerns with AI Executive Order

Like many state officials across the country, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is expressing concern with President Trump’s executive order addressing state AI regulations. The NAIC points out the state insurance regulatory structure fosters consumer-focused regulation hat adapt to new technologies as they emerge. The NAIC contends the President’s executive order could be […]

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States Voice Concern with Conflict in AI Regulation

States Voice Concern with Conflict in AI Regulation

State policymakers continue to express concern with President Trump’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The president’s executive order attempts to preclude a “patchwork of 50 different regulatory regimes” through individual states’ efforts to regulate AI. State officials contend, however, that Congress’ failure to act thus far leaves holes in consumer protections. In the insurance […]

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Presidential AI Order at Odds with State Approach

Presidential AI Order at Odds with State Approach

President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI) creates a collision course with current or expected regulatory approaches in Florida and other states. Just days after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced an “AI Bill of Rights” setting forth priorities for the state’s 2026 legislative session, President Trump issued an executive order seeking to eliminate […]

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Governor Proposes AI Bill of Rights

Governor Proposes AI Bill of Rights

Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights for Florida consumers. The Governor’s recent announcement also includes protection for Florida consumers against bearing substantial costs associated with the development of AI data centers. The Governor’s proposals include, “new legislation on artificial intelligence and AI data centers to protect Floridians’ privacy, security, […]

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Insurance Commissioner Urges Responsible AI Use

Insurance Commissioner Urges Responsible AI Use

As policymakers grapple with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in regulated industries, Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky has encouraged lawmakers to ensure the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) can oversee insurers’ AI use. “Responsible AI governance is crucial,” Commissioner Yaworsky recently told the Banking and Insurance Committee of the Florida Senate. Commissioner Yaworsky acknowledged that […]

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