Three Nominees for Florida Supreme Court Appear to Lean the Insurer Way
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Lawsuits Target Special Session Reforms
In late May, the Florida legislature passed several measures intended to address continuing concerns with Florida’s residential property insurance market. Lawmakers commented that the new laws will not provide quick fixes; instead, the benefits might take 12-18 months to materialize. Unfortunately, this estimate might prove to be optimistic as two lawsuits have been filed challenging […]
Gov. DeSantis wants insurance market problems fixed before diving into Citizens
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Special Session Proposals Address Property Market Concerns
The Florida House of Representatives and Senate have released their proposals for next week’s special session on property insurance reform. The special session follows last month’s call from Governor Ron DeSantis for a special session dealing with the crisis in Florida’s residential property insurance market. Reinsurance Protection Although their proposals are subject to change when […]
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) […]
Five Days That Could Save the Insurance World: DeSantis Calls Session for May 23-27
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Florida Market Needs Lasting Reform
The residential insurance market in Florida has experienced years of deterioration resulting in decreased availability of private market options, reductions in coverage and rising insurance premiums. As has been well established by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and others, Florida never really had a sinkhole problem, a mold problem, or a water damage problem…. […]
Jeff Brandes says he has support for property insurance Special Session poll
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New Year Promises Fast Start in Florida Politics
The new year will get off to a fast start in Florida governmental affairs and promises to active at least until we approach the next holiday season. This year is an election year in Florida. This means the Florida legislature will meet early in the year, with the session beginning January 11. The 60-day session […]
Governor Vetoes PIP Repeal Bill
Governor Ron DeSantis ended weeks of speculation, persuasion and publicity campaigns when he vetoed SB 54, which would have repealed Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law. SB would have replaced the no-fault PIP system with certain mandatory bodily injury (BI) coverage. The potential repeal of PIP has been an annual topic in the legislature for […]