LMA NEWSLETTER March 9, 2026

Bill Watch

Recap of Week 8 & Preview of Week 9 of Session

In a repeat of last year’s session, the Florida Legislature will not be ending its regular 60-day session on time this coming Friday for lack of agreement on a new state budget for the new fiscal year that starts July 1.  All but just …

Florida Auto Insurance Rates to Drop Another 8%

Citizens Property Insurance now actuarially sound

The feds approve a disaster declaration for Florida agriculture, auto insurance rates in Florida take another dive, the state’s insurer of last resort now has actuarially sound rates in key lines, plus the legislature says ‘no means no’ to door-to-door solicitors.  It’s all in this week’s Property Insurance News.

Suspected Bogus Insurance Agent School Busted

Plus, subtle AI edits to claims photos

A fraud probe sets its sights on a fake insurance agent license testing center down in Miami-Dade, and subtle photograph tweaks using artificial intelligence are causing an uptick in claims fraud.  It’s all in this week’s Fraud News.

Fraudulent Insurance Testing: Last week, investigators arrested 12 people …

Florida’s New Top-Valued Company

Plus, the surge in million-dollar home sales

Florida has a new richest company on the block, 2026 could be the deciding year for Florida and the data center boom, and Miami sees million-dollar homes and condos fly off the listings.  It’s all in this week’s Florida Economy News.

Florida’s New Richest Company: Data analytics …