Florida’s Insurance Industry: Vital to Recovery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024) – Floridians are still grappling with the devastation left behind by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, trying to restore their lives, homes and communities. For many, the damage feels relentless, with some still rebuilding from previous storms like Debby (2024), Idalia (2023) and Ian…
PIFF Thanks State Leaders for Prioritizing Mitigation Efforts TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April. 24, 2024) – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 7028, legislation that builds on the successful My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) program. The program provides free home inspections and up to $10,000 in grants to allow Florida homeowners to strengthen their properties against storms…
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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Property Insurance Check Up: How Insurance Rates are Made As Recent Legislative Reforms are Implemented, A Look at Rate-Making TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 9, 2023) – As recently enacted property insurance and civil justice reforms are in the process of being implemented, the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) has released a resource…
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…
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…
PIFF Urges Victims of Ian to File Claims Quickly for FEMA Eligibility TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2022) — For Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian, the recovery process will be long and difficult. For those who suffer flood damage and do not have flood insurance, recovery will be even more challenging. The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) is…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lawmakers Prioritize Florida Resiliency, Storm Prep Measures PIFF Thanks Lawmakers for Prioritizing Preparation and Mitigation Efforts TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 11, 2022) – In a state vulnerable to rising seas and stronger storms, Florida lawmakers this Legislative Session prioritized measures that will help homeowners prevent windstorm damage by strengthening structures and help the…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2022) – The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee this afternoon passed Senate Bill 1728, sponsored by Sen. Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton), which aims to help Florida’s troubled property insurance market. Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) members support efforts that continue to reign in property claims costs from abusive litigation, largely driven by a cottage…
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida Highlights Legislative Priorities TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 30, 2021) – The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today released its policy priorities for 2022. PIFF’s focus remains on addressing challenges in the insurance marketplace, in order to lower rates, expand choices and foster competition. “The greatest challenges in Florida are rising…