LMA NEWSLETTER April 14, 2025

Yaworsky Pushing-Back on ‘Questionable’ Data

Plus, a new adjuster rule, new insurer, growing cost reports

Florida’s Insurance Commissioner refutes allegations of unjustified hurricane claims denials and approves another new property insurance company, a new rule toughens ethics requirements on residential insurance adjusters, surprising growth in Florida’s dwelling policies, plus the dramatic growth in U.S. property claims volume and roof repair …

Bill Watch

Recap of Week 6 & Preview of Week 7 of Session

Last week was a slow week in the Florida Legislature for insurance and related bills, as both the House and Senate turned their attention to the only bill they are constitutionally required to pass each year: a new state budget, to be effective July …

Florida Loses $300 Million in FEMA Funding – For Now

Plus, how one hurricane community plans to spend HUD money

FEMA slashes $300 million in Florida resilience funding, Pinellas County looks to spend big to help storm victims get back to stable housing, and the federal flood insurance program is now offering direct to consumer premium quotes.  It’s all in this week’s Disaster Management Digest.

Bad Faith or Bad Timing?

Why timely civil remedy notices matter

A Florida appellate court provides clarity on a case involving a late-delivered civil remedy notice, and a class action lawsuit against State Farm over its use of Xactimate software is itself over.  It’s all in this week’s Legal Briefs.

Bad Faith or Bad Timing? Late last month, Florida’s …

Stronger Food Labeling & Fluoride-Free Water Bills Advancing

Plus, the growing disparity in quality healthcare

More than 29 million Americans can’t afford or access quality healthcare, a Florida bill requires labels on food products containing vaccine materials, and another aims to prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies and the mislabeling of plant-based foods.  It’s all in this week’s Healthcare Digest