September 5, 2017 Florida Politics, Staff Reports Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday night activated Florida’s price gouging hotline for all consumers in Florida. The opening of the hotline came after Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in all 67 counties because of Hurricane Irma—a Category 4 hurricane that could hit the state this week. “Floridians need…
For Immediate Release: September 5, 2017 Contact: Ashley Carr (850) 413–2842 CFO Patronis Urges Floridians to #GetAPlan Ahead of Hurricane Irma TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Hurricane Irma continues to strengthen, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is urging Floridians to prepare now for possible Florida impact. Residents should take steps immediately to ensure their…
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) will conduct a rate hearing to receive public comment for Citizens’ proposed rate changes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. The hearing will be held at Florida International University’s Kovens Conference Center (Biscayne Bay Campus) located in North Miami, Florida, and will be streamed live online…
Story by Darryl Fears, Animations by Kolin Pope July 28, 2017 TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Mark Luther’s dream home has a window that looks out to a world of water. He can slip out the back door and watch dolphins swim by his private dock. Shore birds squawk from nearby nests in giant mangroves. He said it’s hard…
For Immediate Release: July 31, 2017 Contact: Ashley Carr (850) 413–2842 As Tropical Storm Emily Drops Rain on Central Florida, Consumers Urged to Remain Alert TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As waves of heavy rain stemming from Tropical Storm Emily cross the central corridor of Florida, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to remain…
Insurance Journal By Amy O’Connor | July 11, 2017 The Southeast has seen its fair share of natural disasters and flooding in the last several years, including two hurricanes in Florida last year – the first hurricanes to hit the state in more than a decade. But none of these events have come close to reaching the potential impact a…
June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day. While not nearly as fun as National Margarita or Take Your Dog to Work Day, today we urge you to take some time to think about one of the most important products you buy to protect yourself and your family. Take some time today to review your homeowner’s…
A mainland Miami neighborhood prone to regular flooding from high tides and storms could be relocated amid preparations for rising seas. Government officials are looking at redesigning the Shorecrest neighborhood by returning some areas to nature rather than reinforcing them with sea walls or other infrastructure. The Insurance Journal article acknowledges that allowing the seas…
Florida Politics. Staff Reports May 30, 2017 The Florida Retail Federation has issued a reminder that the new disaster preparedness sales-tax holiday begins this week. Right in time for hurricane season, the state will waive sales taxes on purchases of emergency supplies starting at 12:01 p.m. Friday, ending at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. “Thanks to our…
ABC Action News Jackie Callaway 11:24 PM, Apr 19, 2017 Small business owner Mike Hinsch’s trouble started after a mobile glass business replaced the windshields in three work trucks.Hinch’s auto policy exploded from $16,000 a year to $22,000 over the windshield claim.This plumber had no idea the glass company hit his insurer up for…