For Immediate Release: CONSUMER ALERT: OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION EMAIL SCAM TARGETING FLORIDIANS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) and the Department of Financial Services (DFS) have been made aware of a scam involving the unauthorized use of Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier’s name and position. A fraudulent email, appearing to be sent…
NEW YORK, August 17, 2016 —Louisianans recognize the importance of having flood insurance, with nearly half a million FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies in-force statewide as of June 2016, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Nonetheless, too many Louisianans and others in the U.S. continue to underestimate their flood risk. In fact,…
By Janelle O’Dea – Bradenton Herald As hurricane season approaches its peak, Manatee County homeowners may want to explore new flood insurance options offered by private insurance companies. Better predictive modeling technology and a bill passed by the Florida Senate two years ago allow for private insurance companies to offer flood insurance policies as an…
Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald Florida’s lucky streak could be coming to an end. In a mid-season update to their Atlantic hurricane projection, forecasters Thursday called for a higher chance of more storms with the fizzling of an intense El Niño and additional hurricane-conducive conditions shaping up. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it now…
Ron Hurtibise Sun Sentinel Rate hike proposals averaging nearly 10 percent next year for South Florida customers of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will be scrutinized in public hearings in Tallahassee on Aug. 18. State law requires annual hearings by the state Office of Insurance Regulation over rates proposed by Citizens, the state-run “insurer of last…
Sunshine State News – Allison Nielsen Drivers beware: Florida has the worst drivers nationwide, according to a new in-depth analysis from SmartAsset. Sitting in traffic in various parts of Florida from I-95 to the I-4 corridor can be rage-inducing for many drivers. Highway driving often turns into a brush with fate in the Sunshine State,…
With Auto Insurance Costs On The Rise, Know How To Get The Best Policy At The Best Rate If your last auto insurance bill came with a little sticker shock, it may be time to take advantage of a highly competitive insurance marketplace and do some smart shopping for a new policy, according to the…
It’s the worst-case scenario: You get in your car to drive home, to work, or to the grocery store, but you never make it there. How common are fatal traffic accidents? Motor vehicle crashes claimed 32,675 lives in the U.S. in 2014 – around one person every 16 minutes. Although the country’s rate of traffic…
Lightning Safety Awareness Week Is June 19–25 June 22, 2016 NEW YORK, June 22, 2016 — Whether building a new home, remodeling an existing home or even repairing a home that has been damaged, a lightning protection system can be a worthwhile investment, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Damage caused by lightning, such…
Jacksonville Business Journal Jacksonville is ranked No. 116 out of 380 cities for top cities prone to Auto Theft, says the National Insurance Crime Bureau and research from LoJack, a leader in vehicle theft recovery. Jacksonville ranks highly, with more than 3,000 thefts last year, but the state of Florida smashes the city itself: It’s…