Lawmakers Expand My Safe Florida Home Program

PIFF Thanks Legislature for Prioritizing Recovery and Mitigation Efforts TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2023) – In a state vulnerable to stronger storms, Florida lawmakers — during a special Legislative Session — prioritized measures to help homeowners prevent windstorm damage by strengthening their homes. Today, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 1-C, legislation that bolsters the…

A Watershed Moment: Historic Civil Justice Reforms Now Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Watershed Moment: Historic Civil Justice Reforms Now Law Governor Signs Bill Tackling the Lawsuit Abuse Plaguing Florida for Decades TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 24, 2023) – Today, comprehensive legislation to address abusive litigation in Florida was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. House Bill 837 passed the Florida Legislature Thursday afternoon with a…

Monumental Insurance Reform Tackles Lawsuit Abuse

House Bill 837 Includes Reforms for all Lines of Insurance TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2023) – Today, comprehensive legislation was filed in the Florida House to address abusive litigation in Florida. House Bill 837, sponsored by House Judiciary Chair Tommy Gregory, R-Lakewood Ranch, comes a day after Governor DeSantis, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, and House…

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Historic Legislation Passes to Stop Abusive Insurance Litigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Historic Legislation Passes to Stop Abusive Insurance Litigation Senate Bill 2A to Create Stability in Market, Protect Consumers  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Dev. 14, 2022) – During a special session on insurance, Florida lawmakers today passed historic legislation that aggressively addresses problems deepening Florida’s property insurance market crisis. Senate Bill 2A now heads to…

Hurricane Claim Steps and Homeowner Rights

Bracing for Hurricane Ian, Know these Important Property Claim Steps TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2022) — As Hurricane Ian makes landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, communities in the storm’s path will feel the impacts far and wide and need immediate support and resources. With widespread damage to property imminent, the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida…

Property Insurance Agreement a Positive Step Forward

Legislation Prioritizes Market Stability and Consumer Protection TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 23, 2022) – An agreement has been reached between the House and Senate as Florida lawmakers convene for a special session beginning today to address Florida’s deepening property insurance market crisis. The legislative agreement embodied in House Bill 1D and Senate Bill 2D, filed by Rep.…