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…
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida Praises Veto of Rate Increase TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (June 30, 2021) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Tuesday evening vetoed a bill that would have increased the cost of auto insurance for millions of Florida motorists. The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) thanked the Governor for using his veto pen…
PIFF Applauds Efforts to Protect Consumers TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (June 11, 2021) – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that addresses cost drivers in the property insurance market, with the goal of restoring balance to Florida’s civil justice system and protecting consumers. Senate Bill 76 was championed in the Senate by Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton,…
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…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (March 25, 2021) – The Florida Senate Rules Committee today 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 on Residential Property Insurance will now head to the Senate floor. Sponsored by Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton,…