We begin this newsletter edition with some over-arching observations about the Florida legislative session, now just past the halfway point. There is increasing contention among lawmakers, even of the same party, on some major issues, including insurance. “What is being revealed basically says they lied to us,” Rep. Dianne Hart (D-Tampa) told her colleagues during …
Given the increasing momentum of pro-litigation measures in the Florida Legislature, we are adding HB 881 and HB 947 to this week’s Bill Watch. Despite the fact there are no further Senate policy committees scheduled to meet – and that no companion bills to …
A memo from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) touts the benefits of recombining all insurance regulation under one agency, experts discuss the impact of tariffs on the insurance landscape, and the National Council of Insurance Legislators releases an updated aerial imagery model law and amendments …
Just when you thought Florida’s condominium market couldn’t get any more strained comes news that federally chartered mortgage finance companies are outright refusing to help condo unit owners with loans in a growing number of designated buildings. Back in early 2022, we reported that real estate mortgage giant Fannie Mae had blacklisted …
While we’re all familiar with the term “professional development” it’s so nice to see it in action. But it’s not just a means to an end but a worthwhile journey unto itself for what it can deliver to others – whether it’s our family, friends, colleagues, customers, or general society. Some great examples to share:…
