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McCarty Urges PIP Reform

McCarty Urges PIP Reform

Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty called for the Florida legislature to reform this state’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) auto insurance laws at a media availability this afternoon.  According to Commissioner McCarty, if the legislature does not act PIP rates will continue to rise to unsustainable levels, which ultimately would force repeal of the law. PIP reform […]

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Commissioner McCarty Wraps Up Big Week

Commissioner McCarty Wraps Up Big Week

The last week has brought good news to Commissioner Kevin McCarty and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.  Governor Risk Scott recently commented that he is saitisfied with the job Commissioner McCarty has been doing and expects the OIR to be part of the solution as he pushes toward reducing the size of Citizens Property […]

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Governor Scott Signs SB 408

Governor Scott Signs SB 408

Governor Rick Scott has signed SB 408 into law, giving effect to the series of property insurance reforms passed by the legislature in this session. Summaries of SB 408 can be found in our latest Florida Insurance Report available on this site. Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty issued a statement commending the Governor for his leadership […]

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Commissioner McCarty Identifies Top Five P&C Issues

Commissioner McCarty Identifies Top Five P&C Issues

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has been discussing the “cost drivers” affecting Florida’s property insurance market since last year’s legislative session.  As the 2011 session draws near, Commissioner McCarty continues to identify the key factors affecting property and casualty insurers in Florida.  McCarty top five issues include the following: 1.  Attracting Capital–  Commissioner McCarty points […]

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