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…
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida Urges Veto of PIP Repeal TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (April 30, 2021) – The Florida Legislature today passed a bill that will cause insurance rates to rise for Florida motorists, particularly those who buy the minimum required insurance, according to the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF). Senate Bill 54, an act…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 30, 2021) — The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF), alongside the Consumer Protection Coalition, is taking to Tallahassee airwaves to express concerns about a bill that will increase auto insurance rates for Floridians. Together, the groups are running radio ads on Tallahassee’s WFLA station to explain why — as proposed —…
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida says “Hit the Brakes on PIP Repeal” TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (April 19, 2021) – The Florida House Judiciary Committee today passed a bill that causes more harm than good, according to the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF). House Bill 719, sponsored by the Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee and…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (April 7, 2021) – Today the Florida Senate passed a bill that addresses litigation cost drivers in the property insurance market and helps restore balance to Florida’s civil justice system. Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, and co-introduced by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, passed favorably with a bipartisan 27-13…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Homeowners Should Know their Rights during a Hurricane Claim Insurance Group Highlights Important Property Claim Steps TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2020) — More than one year since category 5 Hurricane Michael, packing 155-mile-per-hour winds, threw the people, land and economy of northwest Florida into disarray, recovery is ongoing. Floridians are not…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 4, 2020) — The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee today passed a bill that will prevent attorneys from exploiting an outdated and unnecessary legal tactic to enrich themselves at the expense of insurance consumers. The “common law contingency risk fee multiplier” is intended for use in cases where legal counsel might be…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 28, 2020) — Today, the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill that will create a new standard for determining medical damages from personal injury or wrongful death cases, better reflecting the true cost of damages and preventing attorneys from inflating them to seek a greater recovery. Senate Bill 1668 by…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 27, 2020) — Florida’s personal lines insurance market is still under stress from lawsuit abuse and hurricane recovery. One year since category 5 Hurricane Michael, packing 155-mile-per-hour winds, threw the people, land and economy of northwest Florida into disarray, the unprecedented damage is still very apparent. Recovery is ongoing. Floridians are not…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 21, 2020) — The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance today passed a bill that will prevent attorneys from exploiting an outdated and unnecessary legal tactic to enrich themselves at the expense of insurance consumers. The “common law contingency risk fee multiplier” is intended for use in cases where legal…