Lt. Governor Urges Lawmakers to Prioritize AOB Insurance Reform
2.18.2016 Lt. Governor Lopez Cantera Letter
Assignment of Benefits Bill Postponed; Insurers Group Urges Action
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday postponed a vote on a measure that would regulate homeowners’ ability to sign over their right to collect insurance benefits to third parties. Logan McFaddin, state government relations manager for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), issued this statement: “Assignment of Benefits (AOB) abuse is a critical…
Hidden Camera Investigation Reveals the High Cost of ‘Free’ Roof Offers
ORLANDO,Fla. — Action 9 exposed some bogus offers to replace home roofs for free. In a hidden camera investigation, Action 9’s Todd Ulrich found out how the offers drive up the cost of insurance. The fliers left on front doors may claim a roof is damaged, and can be replaced for free. Several homeowners contacted…
Bryan Nelson for Insurance Commissioner? Not so fast
As reported by FloridaPolitics.com earlier this week, the pool of applicants to replace outgoing Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty is so far anything but impressive. The applicant list stands at 32 interested parties, yet only three appear to be eligible based on the state’s pre-screening questions. On Tuesday, we learned that former Rep. Tom Grady would not be applying…
Tom Grady Says He Won’t Apply for Insurance Commissioner
Former state Rep. Tom Grady on Monday said although he thinks being Florida Insurance Commissioner would be “an interesting job,” he doesn’t have any plans to try for the position. “I haven’t applied. I don’t expect to apply,” he told FloridaPolitics.com. “It was flattering to hear my name batted about as a leading contender.” Gov. Rick Scott…
Many Seniors Often Reluctant to Surrender Their Driver’s Licenses
LAKELAND — Many states and countries, especially ones like Florida with large senior populations, face the issue of what to do about people who’ve lost the ability to drive safely because of age-related conditions. So, too, do many families, as Karen Braddy, 50, of Lakeland discovered. The solution often divides families. Six years ago, the…
FEMA Responds to Florida’s Flood Rate Request, Sort Of
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has responded to Florida’s request to review the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rates but it may not be as forthcoming and helpful as Florida officials had hoped. In a letter dated Dec. 29, 2015 (see below), FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Insurance and Mitigation Roy E. Wright…
Officials Gather Over Flood Insurance
Monroe County Mayor Heather Carruthers was among a group of elected officials and insurance advocates who gathered Friday in Tallahassee to begin to formulate a statewide campaign to battle rising flood insurance rates. Carruthers is the co-chair of the Florida Association of Counties Federal Committee, which reviews federal legislation for impacts on Florida counties. The…
Lawmakers: Regulation Will Ensure Umpires Make The Right Call—On Insurance Appraisals
Lawmakers are looking into new rules for umpires. No, not that kind—property insurance appraisal umpires. If you’re wondering what in the world a property insurance appraisal umpire could be. Don’t worry. You’re not the only one who’s confused. Lawmakers in the Senate Regulated Industries Committee spent more than an hour questioning the Rep. Frank Artiles…