Lawmakers Expand My Safe Florida Home Program

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…

Monumental Insurance Reform Tackles Lawsuit Abuse

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…

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Historic Legislation Passes to Stop Abusive Insurance Litigation

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…

Lawmakers Prioritize Florida Resiliency, Storm Prep Measures

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…

Bill Addressing Roof Repair Scams Passes Last Committee Stop

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…

PIFF: Keep the Focus on Consumers

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…

New Law to Improve State’s Resilience to Sea Level Rise Good for Insurance Consumers

Personal Insurance Federation of Florida Applauds Work to Mitigate Flood Risk TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (May 12, 2021) – The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today applauded Governor Ron Desantis for signing Senate Bill 1954, a bill sponsored by Senator Ray Rodrigues (R-Fort Myers), Representative Demi Busatta Cabrera (R-Miami) and championed by Senate President Wilton Simpson…