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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Florida Governor Signs Bill Fixing Cracks in Windshield Laws Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Senate Bill 1002 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 25, 2023) — Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1002 into law, fixing the cracks in the state’s auto glass laws. In Florida, a law meant to encourage drivers to repair…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Watershed Moment: Historic Civil Justice Reforms Now Law Governor Signs Bill Tackling the Lawsuit Abuse Plaguing Florida for Decades TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 24, 2023) – Today, comprehensive legislation to address abusive litigation in Florida was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. House Bill 837 passed the Florida Legislature Thursday afternoon with a…
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…
Bracing for Hurricane Ian, Know these Important Property Claim Steps TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2022) — As Hurricane Ian makes landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, communities in the storm’s path will feel the impacts far and wide and need immediate support and resources. With widespread damage to property imminent, the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida…