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DFS Merges Units to Create Enhanced Investigative Team

DFS Merges Units to Create Enhanced Investigative Team

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The Florida Department of Financial Services has combined three of its law enforcement units into a single division to create efficiencies and streamline its investigatory functions.  Previously, DFS operated three sworn law enforcement units–  the Division of Insurance Fraud, the Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations, and the Office of Fiscal Integrity.  Effective July 1, […]

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DFS Emphasizes Fraud Prevention Divisions

DFS Emphasizes Fraud Prevention Divisions

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The Florida Department of Financial Services recently highlighted its divisions that work to reduce fraud in Florida.  Insurers are familiar with the state’s Division of Insurance Fraud, which investigates instances of possible insurance-related fraud.  DFS points out that the range of fraudulent activities can include staged car accidents to fake water leaks for insurance payments, to […]

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Reform for PIP Squeaks Through on Final Day of Session

Reform for PIP Squeaks Through on Final Day of Session

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

After intense debate throughout the 2012 legislative session, the Florida House of Representatives and Senate reached a compromise on reforms for Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) auto insurance system.  The bill and its reform proposals were the subject of considerable analysis and discussion prior to the session and throughout its two-month term.  Insurance Commissioner Kevin […]

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