DeSantis announces special legislative session to fix Florida’s insurance industry
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Charges filed in alleged insurance fraud scheme involving AOB agreements
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Miami man charged in fraud scheme against Citizens insurance
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DFS Merges Units to Create Enhanced Investigative Team
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, […]
Flood, Fraud & the Florida Market: McCarty Talks Hot Insurance Topics in 2015
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DFS Emphasizes Fraud Prevention Divisions
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 […]
“Operation Dirty Money” Bust Takes Down Workers Comp Fraud Ring
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Reform for PIP Squeaks Through on Final Day of Session
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 […]