Plus, the growing Louisiana law firm scandal
A public adjuster and an unlicensed contractor have been sentenced for ripping-off an elderly man whose home was damaged by Hurricane Michael, Tampa Bay authorities are cracking down on those trying to steal …
Recovery continues
It was three years ago last Sunday that Florida’s biggest storm to date, Hurricane Michael, struck the Panhandle, its Category 5 winds and storm surge creating a visible path of destruction all the way to the Georgia state …
One city’s innovative approach to a claim
When Hurricane Michael brought its Category 5-force winds to Panama City in October of 2018, one of the many buildings that sustained major damage was the city’s Marina Civic Center. And two-and-a-half years …
Public corruption charges growing
The federal probe into alleged public corruption in the Florida Panhandle in the aftermath of 2018‘s Hurricane Michael is widening. A former city commissioner and a developer have now been charged, joining a former mayor and …
Money awarded for community resilience, too
With 95% of Hurricane Michael insurance claims now closed, the state of Florida has opened a fund to help Panhandle residents impacted by the October 2018 Category 5 hurricane repair, rebuild, or replace their …
While fraud alleged on recent government officials
Property insurance companies that do most of their business in Florida are taking care of business when it comes to handling Hurricane Michael claims efficiently. A new study by Demotech shows our domestic …
At this pace “recovery could take a decade”
Thursday, October 10, marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael hitting Florida’s Panhandle. The Category 5 hurricane made landfall in Mexico Beach with 160 mph winds and a 15.5 foot storm surge. …
New numbers and answers from regulators
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier shared some new numbers from Hurricane Michael with returning legislators last week. He addressed lingering questions on the number of closed claims and why the number isn’t higher 11 …
Plus new counseling for young survivors
New figures show progress is indeed being made in resolving the number of open claims from Hurricane Michael. Florida insurance regulators told carriers in late July to “redouble efforts” to resolve open claims from …
More schools likely to close as population declines
I was in Panama City and other parts of Bay County this past week as part of my regular post Hurricane Michael listening tour. My visit, as usual, included meetings with local …