The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is enjoying a weeklong reauthorization while Congress decides on a potential six-month extension in lieu of meaningful long-term reform. It’s another reason we here work so hard at promoting private flood insurance market solutions and mitigation efforts. Speaking of which, one of our longtime (and amazing!) Florida insurance regulators …
Although we reached the official end of the Atlantic Hurricane Season last Friday, its effects will be with us here in Florida well into 2019 due to Hurricane Michael’s destruction. The death toll is increasing, nearly 100,000 Panhandle residents are seeking housing through FEMA’s temporary shelter assistance program, and counties …
Both houses of the Florida Legislature are expected to review the response, preparedness, and looming costs associated with Hurricane Michael. Legislative committees begin meeting next Tuesday in preparation for the March 5, 2019 start of the 60-day session. We have a new House Speaker and Senate President, new committee …
In between legislative sessions finds me on the road nearly every week. This past week I was in South Florida meeting with clients, legislators, and touching base with colleagues and old friends, and of course, meeting new ones! We discussed issues of mutual interest and concern and for me these visits allow …
Global warming was back in the news recently with an updated report by the federal government’s Global Change Research Program warning that action is required now “to avoid substantial damages to the U.S. economy, environment, and human health and well-being over the coming decades.” The report has a few Florida-specific impacts.…
The Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission will have a final meeting next week to discuss its draft report released last month on the infamous Valentine’s Day school shooting this year that killed 17 students and staff and wounded 17 others. The report, a …
Florida continues to enjoy terrific economic news as we wind down 2018. The real estate market remains hot (boosting property insurance!), tourism has set another record, and the incoming Governor’s administration guidelines include low taxes, reasonable regulation, and promoting a well-trained workforce. That and 70-80 degree …
Recently, I was reading about Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos, who is wicked smart, a Princeton grad and tireless entrepreneur that for many years ran the “profitless” Amazon until his leadership and drive helped it turn into an extremely profitable corner and the rest is history! Here are a couple points he has shared in his …
