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Divided Florida Supreme Court Sends Bad Faith Message

Divided Florida Supreme Court Sends Bad Faith Message

In a 4-3 decision, the Florida Supreme Court in Harvey v. GEICO General Insurance Company sent a sobering message to insurers. In Harvey, the insured was involved in an accident with another driver who died as a result of his injuries. More here. The insured was covered under a policy providing $100,000 in liability coverage. […]

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Insurance Agency Names are Subject to Regulatory Restrictions

Insurance Agency Names are Subject to Regulatory Restrictions

The Florida Department of Financial Services reminds agents that it may disapprove the name of any agency (whether the agency’s actual name or a fictitious name) if the name violates certain guidelines.  An agency name cannot: ◦  mislead the public in any respect; ◦  interfere with or be too similar to another name already being […]

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