Barry Gilway, CEO of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., in Miami, Fl., Sept. 6. PHOTO: LYNNE SLADKY/ASSOCIATED PRESS By Wall Street Journal The Editorial Board Sept. 12, 2017 7:17 p.m. ET These columns are often critical of government, especially when public officials put taxpayers on the hook for future risks. Think Fannie Mae, or federal flood insurance. So…
September 13, 2017 By Amy O’Connor, Insurance Journal As Florida residents return home after being evacuated by Hurricane Irma, the pressure is on the insurance industry to keep a bad situation regarding assignment of benefits abuse in the state from getting worse. Florida regulators, carriers, industry trade groups and lawmakers are all echoing…
For Immediate Release: September 13, 2017 Contact: Ashley Carr (850) 413–2842 PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE: CFO Patronis Tours Hurricane Irma Damage In Hillsborough County Click HERE to watch the full video. TAMPA, Fla. – On Tuesday, CFO Jimmy Patronis toured impacts of Hurricane Irma in Hillsborough County with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue…
Ron Hurtibise Sun Sentinel September 10, 2017 Number two on the list of what insurance companies are most afraid of right now — after billions of dollars in Hurricane Irma claims — are armies of contractors and attorneys swelling those claims by billions of dollars more. In South Florida, insurers have been raising rates for several years…
High winds from the effects of Hurricane Irma take down this large tree branch at the intersection of 28th Street and 13th Ave. North in St. Petersburg on Sunday. (BOYZELL HOSEY | Times) By Justine Griffin, Times Staff Writer Published: September 10, 2017 Updated: September 11, 2017 at 07:43 PM After every natural disaster comes a…
Contact: Ashley Carr (850) 413–2842 CFO Patronis: As Irma Approaches, Understand Your Insurance Coverage TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Ahead of Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is stressing the importance of understanding insurance coverage. As Floridians finalize their preparations, they are encouraged to include copies of their insurance policies in their family…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2017 Contact Information: Contact: Ashley Carr, DFS (850) 413-2842 communications@myfloridacfo.com Contact: Amy Bogner, OIR (850) 413-2515 press@floir.com CFO Patronis and Commissioner Altmaier: Florida Insurance Industry Preparing for Hurricane Irma TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier hosted a conference call…
Contact Michal Brower, State Farm spokesperson for Florida (863) 318-3088 or (863) 307-8559 cell michal.brower.qufe@statefarm.com STATE FARM® PREPARING FOR HURRICANE IRMA IN FLORIDA Sept. 6, 2017 – FLORIDA – State Farm Insurance is preparing for predicted impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida. To provide the best possible service and response to customers who…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carla Signoret (727) 573-6869 csign@allstate.com Approaching storm could mean damage and heavy rain LARGO, FL, Sept. 6, 2017 – Hurricane Irma is approaching and it is important to respect local authorities and law enforcement decisions on when to evacuate and when it is safe to return home. …
Contact: Michael Carlson President, Personal Insurance Federation of Florida PH: (850) 597-7425 michael.carlson@piff.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PREPARE FOR HURRICANE IRMA; BEWARE OF AOB SCAMS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2017) – As Hurricane Irma strengthens and continues to track toward Florida, the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida urges homeowners to ensure that they are…