Lawmakers passed reforms already, but Boyd wants more. Sen. Jim Boyd feels confident insurance reforms passed this year will eventually result in lower homeowner rates in Florida. But he also thinks the work is not done. The Bradenton Republican will file legislation seeking further reforms, including changes to roofing insurance that stalled in negotiations between the two legislative chambers. He would…
“There’s no quick fix. It’s going to be a painful period of time for our marketplace and for our consumers,” said Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier during a recent hearing of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. Read the full article from the Orlando Sentinel
“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…
Ever wonder where “assignment of benefits” abuse came from? Let me introduce you to Harvey V. Cohen of Orlando and Maitland and any place else where tragedy has befallen Florida homeowners. Cohen is the self-professed “go-to attorney for assignment of benefits contract cases … known throughout the state of Florida and nationwide,” reads his bio.…
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