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Tuesday, May 8th 2018 by Deirnesa Jefferson Gainesville, Fla. — A local roofing company is accused of being paid thousands of dollars for work, but leaving home owners with unfinished roofs. “Every time I got well they’re backed up, they’re waiting on such on such… There was always some kind of excuse.” When Rachel Tate…
Details5/9/2018 For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Contact: 850.413.2842, Communications@MyFloridaCFO.com Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Debunks Top Hurricane Insurance Myths TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During National Hurricane Preparedness Week’s “Get an Insurance Check Up” day, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians that now, more than ever, is the time to prepare for…
DetailsHerald Tribune By John Hielscher Staff Writer Posted Dec 4, 2017 at 3:31 PM Claims for damage caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida have blown past the $6 billion mark. More than 853,000 property owners have filed claims for insured losses from Irma, which smashed through Florida on Sept. 10, according to a report Monday…
DetailsBy JIM TURNER, NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA December 5, 2017 – 8:00pm A key Senate committee next month will take up a proposal that would replace the state’s no-fault auto insurance system, while a similar bill has already sped to the House floor. Senate Banking and Insurance Chairwoman Anitere Flores said the proposal (SB 150)…
DetailsFor Immediate Release: October 25, 2017 Contact: Ashley Carr (850) 413–2842 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis today announced that assistance provided to Floridians by insurance specialists working Florida’s insurance consumer helpline (1-877-MY-FL-CFO) led to the recovery of nearly $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2017. Recoveries included insurance…
DetailsFor Immediate Release: October 20, 2017 Contact: Ashley Carr (850) 413-2842 FORT MYERS, Fla. – Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis today announced the arrest of Oscar M. Palma made by the Department of Financial Services’ Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team. Palma, a Fort Myers contractor, was reported to authorities after allegedly making subpar…
DetailsFor Immediate Release: October 12, 2017 Contact: Ashley Carr (850) 413–2842 CFO Patronis Deploys Insurance Experts to the Florida Keys TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis today announced that the Department of Financial Services is sending insurance specialists to the Florida Keys to assist with the handling of Hurricane Irma…
DetailsBy Troy Kinsey, Capitol Bureau Reporter Last Updated: Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 7:11 PM EDT TALLAHASSEE — As a potentially long and arduous insurance claims process begins for hundreds of thousands of Floridians with property damaged by Hurricane Irma, consumer advocates are warning homeowners against allowing contractors to handle their claims through a relatively obscure process known as assignment of…
DetailsFor Immediate Release: September 18, 2017 Contact: Amy Bogner/Karen Kees (850) 413-2515 press@floir.com CONSUMER ALERT: Know What You Are Signing for Repairs After Hurricane Irma Tallahassee, Fla. – Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier is encouraging Floridians who are now dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma and assessing damage to their homes and…
DetailsFor Immediate Release: September 15, 2017 Contact: Amy Bogner/Karen Kees (850) 413-2515 press@floir.com CONSUMER ALERT: FEMA/NFIP Announce Enhanced Claims Filing Process for Flood Insurance Policyholders Affected by Hurricane Irma Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is sharing guidance issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) addressing the claims process for its…
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