April 12, 2018, Insurance Business – “Better data enables better prediction and ultimate outcomes,” said Lisa Miller, CEO of Lisa Miller & Associates. “Enhanced modeling is improving the way insurance companies rate risk. More accurate pricing of risk benefits insurance …
Year: 2018
DETERMINING THE RISK OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS – Florida’s new law may mean more lawsuits
TALLAHASSEE — In the aftermath of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, insurance companies are now turning to new and more sophisticated predictive modeling to try to determine the level of risk involved with major casualty events, occurring more often in …
LMA NEWSLETTER APRIL 9, 2018
A Tribute to Integrity and Loyalty
This past week, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the retirement party for John Auer, CEO of St. Pete-based ASI property insurance company. John and I have been friends for over 20 years …
Episode 10 – Modeling for School Shootings
Changes Coming to the Flood Insurance Marketplace
Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen numerous media reports about flood insurance, including last week’s four-month reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and new trends showing that Americans are moving in the right direction by …
LMA NEWSLETTER MARCH 26, 2018
Of Messages and Marketing
I hope all of you are enjoying our glorious spring wherever you are. If Mother Nature is still tormenting you, please come see us in Florida – my house is your house! As I have jumped …
LMA NEWSLETTER MARCH 12, 2018
The End of Session
This is my “umpteenth” legislative session in my almost 35 years in and out of all things government. There’s an old saying that “If you don’t have a seat at the table, then you’re probably on …
LMA NEWSLETTER MARCH 5, 2018
Lawmakers Say Goodbye
Last week and this week, many of the House and Senate members gave or will give good bye speeches signaling the end of their term limited eight years in office. Many are tearful and beautiful expressions of …
LMA NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 26, 2018
My Heart
For those of our readers who I speak to regularly about a variety of issues, or for that matter, just to share a smile, last week was particularly busy. Thank you to all of you who called to …
LMA NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 19, 2018
For the Love of School
I loved going to school. It was the 70’s and Wilson Elementary in Plant City where I grew up had terrazzo floors and jungle gym climbing bars and – a swing set! I was the …
