By Janelle O’Dea – Bradenton Herald As hurricane season approaches its peak, Manatee County homeowners may want to explore new flood insurance options offered by private insurance companies. Better predictive modeling technology and a bill passed by the Florida Senate two years ago allow for private insurance companies to offer flood insurance policies as an…
Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald Florida’s lucky streak could be coming to an end. In a mid-season update to their Atlantic hurricane projection, forecasters Thursday called for a higher chance of more storms with the fizzling of an intense El Niño and additional hurricane-conducive conditions shaping up. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it now…
By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER of THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA When Senator Nancy Detert decided this year to run for the Sarasota County Commission instead of seeking another term in Tallahassee, it opened up a seat that Republicans have long controlled. And as the Aug. 30 primary approaches, five Republicans — including four current or former…
Ron Hurtibise Sun Sentinel Rate hike proposals averaging nearly 10 percent next year for South Florida customers of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will be scrutinized in public hearings in Tallahassee on Aug. 18. State law requires annual hearings by the state Office of Insurance Regulation over rates proposed by Citizens, the state-run “insurer of last…
By Dara Kam The News Service of Florida ST. PETERSBURG — Three black politicians are pitted against a wealthy newcomer in one of this election season’s most closely watched Senate Democratic primaries. State Reps. Darryl Rouson and Ed Narain, former House member Betty Reed, and trial lawyer Augie Ribeiro are vying to replace outgoing state…
Sunshine State News – Allison Nielsen Drivers beware: Florida has the worst drivers nationwide, according to a new in-depth analysis from SmartAsset. Sitting in traffic in various parts of Florida from I-95 to the I-4 corridor can be rage-inducing for many drivers. Highway driving often turns into a brush with fate in the Sunshine State,…
With Auto Insurance Costs On The Rise, Know How To Get The Best Policy At The Best Rate If your last auto insurance bill came with a little sticker shock, it may be time to take advantage of a highly competitive insurance marketplace and do some smart shopping for a new policy, according to the…
SaintPetersBlog – Lloyd Dunkelberger The Citizens Property Insurance Corp. board of governors Tuesday approved a $1.8 million contract with a company that will examine escalating water damage claims from policyholders and determine whether the charges are excessive. “The goal is to identify inflated or excessive charges on invoices from contractors that have performed water damage…
The Insurance Journal Florida insurance agents are trying to bolster the industry’s track record in attracting college graduates by employing a new state law that aligns college courses with the state’s licensing requirements. The insurance workforce development law, passed in 2015, gives the insurance industry an opportunity to catch up with what other industries have…
Orlando Sentinel WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown has been indicted on public corruption charges and is expected to arraigned in federal court in Jacksonville on Friday, two U.S. law enforcement officials said Thursday. The charges are related to the Jacksonville Democratic lawmaker’s involvement with an unregistered charity in Virginia. The officials, citing grand jury…