TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 5, 2019) — 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…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 6, 2019) — The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF), a member of the Consumer Protection Coalition, is taking to Tallahassee airwaves to help explain the issue of assignment of benefits (AOB) abuse. The group is running radio ads on Tallahassee’s WFLA station to explain the need for reform. The 60-second ad…
AOB Abuse Rewards Few at Expense of Many TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2019) — Today, the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee held a workshop on the assignment of benefits (AOB) issue, with a focus on the need for attorney fee reform. Former Supreme Court Justice Ken Bell, representing the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida…
New Infographics Break Down How and Why AOB Abuse is a Problem TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 7, 2019) — The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today released its 2019 legislative priority issues, which are intended to address challenges in the insurance markets and protect Florida insurance consumers. As the Florida Legislature convenes for its second…
Contact: Michael Carlson PH: (850) 597-7425 michael.carlson@piff.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PIFF RELEASES LEGISLATIVE CHAMPIONS FOR FLORIDA INSURANCE INDUSTRY Two Florida Lawmakers Recognized for Work to Protect Florida Consumers TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 3, 2018) – The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today named two Legislative Champions for work on issues impacting Florida insurance consumers during…
Contact: Michael Carlson PH: (850) 597-7425 michael.carlson@piff.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PIFF: Texting and driving is not worth the danger it poses TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (Jan. 23, 2018) – The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today applauded the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development for passing Senate Bill 90, relating to the use…
Contact: Michael Carlson PH: (850) 597-7425 michael.carlson@piff.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PIFF: “FLORIDA SENATE AOB PROPOSAL A GIANT STEP BACKWARD” TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (Jan. 16, 2018) – The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today issued the following statement on Senate Bill 1168, relating to insurance, filed by Senator Greg Steube (R-Sarasota). The bill is scheduled to…
The dog says it all. Stop #AOBabuse. The Florida Senate has an opportunity to prove its commitment to constituents rather than caving to special interests.
Contact: Michael Carlson PH: (850) 597-7425 michael.carlson@piff.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAWMAKERS MUST PUT CONSUMERS FIRST IN ANY REPEAL OF PIP SYSTEM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2018) – The Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today took an initial step toward repealing Florida’s fraud-riddled No-Fault/PIP auto insurance system with the passage of Senate Bill 150, filed…
January 8, 2017 Palmbeachpost.com Charles Elmore Florida legislators have a chance to save drivers close to $1 billion a year by ending the state’s no-fault car insurance system after nearly five decades, but not if they adopt a Senate version expected to be considered a day after the session opens Tuesday, an industry group said.…