LMA NEWSLETTER September 3, 2024

Saluting Labor Day

I hope each of you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend.  Yesterday, I was reminded that Labor Day is more than just the unofficial end of summer; it is a day to honor and recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers across the country, and in my world, all of you who serve …

The Worst is Yet to Come

AccuWeather’s hurricane prediction

AccuWeather predicts a “Supercharged September” as we enter the peak of hurricane season, data shows huge increases in extreme hurricane rainfall that could cost hundreds of billions of dollars, the U.S. Census is out with a new tool to identify communities and business sectors that need the most post-disaster help, plus FEMA …

Secretive Dam Rules Leaving Some Residents Flood Vulnerable

Push for greater transparency

A recent Florida Politics story highlighted the Associated Press’ review of federal records and data surrounding dam inundation probabilities and the flood danger associated with current federal policy.  

In many cases, homeowners who have homes in flood-prone areas will pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed …

Half of Hurricane Debby Claims Closed

Homeowners, workers’ comp rate decrease

More than half of August’s Hurricane Debby claims are now closed, the largest homeowners insurance rate decrease of the year has been filed, what some Florida insurance agents are now hearing from their customers, a new report says Citizens Property Insurance isn’t collecting adequate premiums, plus the less than usual …

Insurance Adjuster & Agent Arrested

CarShield probe underway in Florida

A South Florida insurance adjuster with a history of troubles is arrested for unlicensed public adjusting, embezzlement and grand theft charges hit a Southwest Florida insurance agent, and Florida authorities announce an investigation into CarShield based on a federal probe that it misrepresented its automobile repair warranties.  It’s all in …

Florida’s State Constitution: Amendments 3 & 4

As we gear up for election season this November, it’s crucial to understand each of the six proposed state constitutional amendments appearing on Florida’s ballot and their potential impacts.  In our last edition, we previewed Amendments 1 & 2 and here we examine Amendments 3 & 4, with a look at the last two proposed …