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…
Legislation Prioritizes Market Stability and Consumer Protection TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 23, 2022) – An agreement has been reached between the House and Senate as Florida lawmakers convene for a special session beginning today to address Florida’s deepening property insurance market crisis. The legislative agreement embodied in House Bill 1D and Senate Bill 2D, filed by Rep.…
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…