LMA NEWSLETTER July 26, 2021

A Calling With Paws

(Lisa’s note: Our readers are accustomed to our newsletters’ inspirational openings and this story from Cynthia “Cindy” Hoehn is extraordinarily inspirational. Enjoy!)

My trade is working as a Property and Casualty Insurance Agent.  My calling is the volunteer work that my dog, Adelynn and I do to serve cancer patients and their families.  I discovered …

Legislature to Review Condo Inspection Rules

Surfside condo rubble cleared

As recovery efforts finished up this past week at the collapsed Champlain South Tower in Surfside, Florida, the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) finished its data call of insurance companies.  The information will provide a comprehensive picture of insured damage across all lines that could be used to craft updated legislation …

Insurance Impacts of the Surfside Collapse

Citizens’ repopulation concerns

Leadership of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state’s insurer of last resort, are expressing concerns that the Surfside Tower collapse could have a series of negative consequences on the Florida marketplace and lead to an unwelcome repopulation of Citizens commercial lines policies, “significantly increasing” its exposure.

At Citizens’ meeting the week before …

Flood Digest

High tides & high expectations

The U.S. and Florida continue to break records for high-tide flooding, the so-called “sunny day flooding,” according to the latest report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  And there’s new research showing a clear link between residents’ perception that FEMA will pay for flood damage and whether they …

Florida’s Elderly Targets of Property Fraud

Authorities fighting back

Imagine preparing to sell your home or property only to discover that you no longer own it!  That’s what’s happening to a growing number of Floridians caught in a pervasive consumer fraud scam.  There’s a new focus now on the local and state level to go after the thieves involved and right …

Self-Driving Cars Hitting Miami Streets

The future of “robotaxis”

Those that follow our work know that we’re enthusiastic followers of the developing automated vehicles (AV) technology and the terrific progress the state of Florida has made in becoming a leader in bringing these vehicles to Florida.  Now comes word that Ford Motor Company is ready to begin the next stage …

Hurricane Rescue Dog

Florida’s many hurricanes and other catastrophes over the years have always brought out the best in our first responders – and that includes their four-legged colleagues who play a critical role in search-and-rescue efforts.  Our recent brush with Hurricane Elsa along the Gulf Coast earlier this month is the latest example.

While Elsa’s heavy rains …