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Insurer Accountability Bill Increases Regulatory Requirements

Insurer Accountability Bill Increases Regulatory Requirements

The 2023 Florida Legislature passed SB 7052, commonly referred to as the insurer accountability bill. The bill came as a surprise to some after the legislature adopted meaningful property insurance reforms in a December 2022 special session and enhanced those reforms earlier in the 2023 session. Some observers commented that SB 7052 will reduce the […]

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With Elections Over Attention Turns to 2013 Session

With Elections Over Attention Turns to 2013 Session

The 2012 election cycle is over, or at least heading that direction as a few races remain subject to possible recounts.  This paves the way for the House and Senate to hold an organizational session to swear in members and transition leadership to new Senate President Don Gaetz and Speaker of the House Will Weatherford. […]

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OIR Cautions Against Premature Conclusions from Draft PIP Report

OIR Cautions Against Premature Conclusions from Draft PIP Report

One of the great benefits of Florida’s public records law is early and thorough access to information prepared for or on behalf of the government.  At this same time, this access can lead to dissemination of information before it has been finalized or fully vetted.  This is the case with the draft report titled “Impact Analysis of […]

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