FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Homeowners Should Know their Rights during a Hurricane Claim Insurance Group Highlights Important Property Claim Steps TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2020) — More than one year since category 5 Hurricane Michael, packing 155-mile-per-hour winds, threw the people, land and economy of northwest Florida into disarray, recovery is ongoing. Floridians are not…
“The clock is ticking on all the fraudsters and other members of the AOB cottage industry that have been plaguing Florida’s insurance market for the last several years,” said Michael Carlson, president of the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF). “With the passage of HB 7065, their time will soon be up. We look forward…
The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF), a member of the FL DNT TXTNDRV COALITION, commended Florida lawmakers this week for supporting House Bill 107, Texting While Driving, which would make texting while driving a primary offense in Florida. The bill, sponsored in the House by Representative Jackie Toledo (R-Tampa) and Representative Emily Slosberg (D-Boca…
“AOB abuse is increasing at an alarming rate, now creeping into the auto glass realm,” added Michael Carlson, president of the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida. “We cannot allow another year of inaction to fuel Florida’s reputation as the AOB lawsuit capital of the nation. We are thankful to see the progress and engagement from…
The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida is launching a 60-second radio ad explaining how assignment of benefits, or AOB, “rewards few at the expense of many.” PIFF and other insurance groups are hoping the Legislature changes the law to significantly curb AOB lawsuits, which stem from policyholders signing over their insurance benefits to attorneys or…
Other speakers were former Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell, who represents an insurance-industry group called the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida, and Orlando attorney Lee Jacobson, who represents the Florida Justice Association trial attorneys group. Senate prepares for ‘assignment of benefits’ insurance fight News4Jax, January 23, 2019
Ken Bell, a former Florida Supreme Court justice who now co-chairs the Gunster law firm’s appellate practice, appeared on behalf of the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida. He said contractors and trial attorneys flock to workshops teaching them how to exploit AOBs. Senate debate opens over restriction of one-way attorney fee Florida Politics, January 22,…
The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) announced a suite of priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session on Tuesday, with assignment of benefits, or AOB, reform topping the list. PIFF outlines priorities for 2019 Legislative Session Florida Politics, January 8, 2019