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Injunction Highlights Questions About Property Reform

Injunction Highlights Questions About Property Reform

SB 76 adopted in the 2021 legislation drew a lukewarm reaction, even among some of the lawmakers who supported property insurance reform.  One key advocate referred to the bill as accomplishing about 40% of what would be needed to improve Florida’s property insurance market. And that was before part of the law was declared unconstitutional. […]

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Omnibus Bill (HB 165) Signed Into Law

Omnibus Bill (HB 165) Signed Into Law

In the 2015 session, House Bill 165 became the vehicle that carried a variety of changes to the Florida Insurance Code.   The bill passed both chambers of the legislature and now has been signed into law.  Key provisions of the bill take effect July 1.  Among its provisions, the new law: Eliminates the requirement for insurers […]

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CFO Calls for Insurance Company Stress Test

CFO Calls for Insurance Company Stress Test

Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater recently called for an insurance company stress test designed to give consumers confidential that Florida’s residential property insurers are well-managed and will be able to deliver when Florida next experiences a hurricane.  Atwater believes the results should be made public and should show the process the insurers, particularly smaller insurers, […]

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