Lawsuit claims life insurance firms defrauding Floridians
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Court blocks part of 2012 PIP overhaul
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Gov. Scott says he’ll fight for Fla. PIP law
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No-name storm forced changes in insurance, preparation
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Florida slashes rates by $98 million for ‘force-placed’ insurer; advocates want more
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Insurance commissioner: Private companies’ reserves sufficient
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Property Insurance Proposals Begin to Take Shape
The Florida legislature is expected to take steps this session to improve the Florida property insurance market. After a series of committee meetings, some of the ideas are beginning to take shape. According to Senate Banking & Insurance Chairman David Simmons, the committee will have a bill dealing with issues relating to Citizens Property Insurance […]
Florida Senate to Unveil First Draft of Proposed Property Insurance Reforms
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Legislative Proposals Would Codify Product Certification Process
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued orders last year allowing property and casualty insurers to certify most products’ compliance with the insurance code rather than seeking prior approval of the forms. The orders are helpful to the Office of Insurance Regulation in reducing some of the workload associated with reviewing the filings. At the […]
Wences Troncoso Takes Life and Health Deputy Commissioner Role
Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has named Wences Troncoso the OIR’s Deputy Commissioner for Life & Health Insurance. Mr. Troncoso follows Michelle Robleto. The Deputy Insurance Commissioner for Life & Health oversees the Financial Oversight and Product Review sections of the Office of Insurance Regulation. These sections cover areas including review and approval of forms and rates and […]