Uber, Drivers Fined $44,000 After County Sting

The popular ride-sharing service Uber and six of its drivers were fined more than $44,000 by Palm Beach County officials Thursday for operating illegally in the county’s southern region. Palm Beach County Assistant Administrator Vince Bonvento said the county’s consumer affairs division conducted a series of stings in Boca Raton and Delray Beach on Thursday,…

Assignment of Benefits: Demotech Analysis

Demotech, Inc., a Columbus Ohio based financial analysis and actuarial services company, was the first company to review and rate independent regional and specialty insurers.  Demotech reviews, rates and monitors more than 400 insurers countrywide, in all fifty states, including more than 50 insurers representing nearly 60% of Florida’s Homeowners’ insurance marketplace. The majority of…

Later Presidential Primary Speeds to Approval

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Seeking to make Florida more “meaningful” in choosing a Republican presidential nominee, the Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to moving back the date of the state’s presidential primary elections. Senators, with little debate, unanimously backed a bill (HB 7035) that passed the House last week. It now goes to Gov.…

PIFF PRIORITY: Property Insurance Reform – Creating a Competitive and Stable Insurance Market

Creating a competitive and stable insurance market will help consumers find the best options at the best rates. We must continue initiatives like reducing the size and exposure of Citizens Property Insurance, reforming Florida’s Catastrophe Fund, spreading risk, reducing fraud claims and allowing for creative solutions for the issues homeowners and businesses face. Read what…