TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (March 23, 2021) – The Florida House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee today passed House Bill 969 on consumer data privacy. Sponsored by Rep. Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota, the bill imposes several requirements on businesses that use consumer information in Florida. The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) expressed concern about broad…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (March 9, 2021) – The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee today passed two bills that address cost drivers in the insurance market and help restore balance to Florida’s civil justice system. Senate Bill 76 on Residential Property Insurance, and Senate Bill 846 on Medical Expenses, each received favorable votes and will head to their…
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4, 2020) — The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee today passed a bill that will prevent attorneys from exploiting an outdated and unnecessary legal tactic to enrich themselves at the expense of insurance consumers.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Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance today passed a bill that will prevent attorneys from exploiting an outdated and unnecessary legal tactic to enrich themselves at the expense of insurance consumers.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…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., (Oct. 15, 2019) — The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today released the following statement and background information related to Hurricane Michael insurance claims. Tomorrow, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m., the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee will convene for a workshop on Hurricane Michael claims and the state of the domestic property…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Florida braces itself for Hurricane Dorian, forecast to arrive just as National Preparedness Month begins, the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) urges Floridians to take immediate steps to protect themselves and their loved ones. In addition to replenishing basic supplies, preparing for the unique needs of children, elderly relatives and pets,…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 21, 2019) — The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) announced Scott Matiyow as the organization’s new Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs. Matiyow will serve as a lead lobbyist on property and casualty insurance issues and will develop political strategy for PIFF’s political committee. “Scott’s deep legislative experience and…