The Gift is in the Name
Like so many of us, I serve on nonprofit boards and give back wherever I can, being blessed to do so. In my travels, I have had the privilege to work with John Curtis, …
LMA Newsletter – Pre-2019
Since 2012, readers of the LMA Newsletter have received timely information and insights about Florida’s insurance marketplace. Published weekly during legislative sessions and bi-weekly the rest of the year, the newsletter focuses on current insurance and related issues impacting disaster management, environment, engineering, construction, and real estate interests. There are also stories of encouragement for those who work in this industry notwithstanding its challenges and “pearls” of information that will help readers raise the bar. During the Florida legislative session, the newsletter provides tracking, analysis and insight on bills and broader issues being considered by the legislature of impact to insurance and related interests. The stories are searchable using the search window at the top of the right column. SUBSCRIBE NOW
LMA NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2, 2017
We Have Been Carrying the Water, Now It’s Time to Pick Up the Bucket!
For those of you who closely follow LMA’s work, you have heard me say over and over again that the “graying” of our insurance industry workforce …
LMA NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Irma Strikes Florida – But It Could Have Been Worse
Our heart goes out to those seriously impacted by Hurricane Irma. As Governor Scott reminded us many times leading up to and during the storm, “We can rebuild your home, …
LMA NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Harvey – Havoc, Hardship, and Heroism
With the new threat this morning on the near horizon from Hurricane Irma and its expected impact to Florida later this week, we urge our readers to closely track the storm’s progress by way …
LMA NEWSLETTER AUGUST 21, 2017
Life in Steinhatchee Florida
Slow and peaceful
I was invited to attend a live town hall meeting at Florida’s Steinhatchee Landing and in attendance were local elected officials from the surrounding counties of Taylor, Dixie, Gilchrist, Madison, Lafayette, Levy, and …
LMA NEWSLETTER AUGUST 7, 2017
Of Technology and Road Trips
Since 2000, my smartphone of choice was the Blackberry. I was one of the first to use one in the fortune 500 companies I worked for and then when I returned to state government in …
LMA NEWSLETTER JULY 24, 2017
Dog Days of Summer
We are in the middle of the dog days of summer! For those of you who live in milder climates, we thought we would share with you what that means. A fun factoid: The ancient Romans …
LMA NEWSLETTER JULY 10, 2017
Where Are All the Good Women?
We have the privilege of having our clients come to Tallahassee and spend a day or two planning, plotting, praying, preparing, presenting, and the list goes on. And every time we have the privilege …
LMA NEWSLETTER JUNE 26, 2017
Is Customer Service an Oxymoron?
We often receive feedback and letters from our readers on a variety of topics and one that caught our eye this week is worth sharing. Here’s what it said: “While in a large retail store …
LMA NEWSLETTER JUNE 12, 2017
The Summer Bug
It’s the summer – maybe not officially according to the June 21 calendar start, but judging by the outdoor thermometer temperatures and volume (and size of) mosquitoes, yes, it’s summer! Florida’s elected leaders are sounding the alarm …
