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LMA Newsletter June 15, 2026
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LISA'S BLOG
The Weather Isn’t Really to Blame for the Growing Cost of Natural Catastrophe Losses
While increasingly hostile weather has played a role in growing annual catastrophe losses that now average $132 billion globally, it’s actually non-hazard factors such as oil prices, construction materials, and labor costs that account for 80-90% of the cost. That’s …
LMA IN THE NEWS
Report: Climate change increases insurance costs for Floridians
May 25, 2026, WINK-TV, Fort Myers – Lisa Miller, former Florida deputy insurance commissioner, said that severe weather isn’t the only problem. She said litigation increased costs for insurance companies. The state accounted for roughly 80% of the nation’s homeowners …
LIBRARY & RESOURCES
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LMA NEWSLETTTER LIBRARY
Since 2012, readers of the LMA Newsletter have received timely information and insights about Florida’s insurance marketplace. Published weekly during legislative sessions and bi-weekly the rest of the year, the newsletter focuses on current insurance and related issues impacting real estate and emergency management interests. There are also stories of encouragement for those who work in this industry notwithstanding its challenges and “pearls” of information that will help readers raise the bar. During session, the newsletter provides tracking, analysis and insight on bills and broader issues being considered by the legislature of impact to insurance and related interests. The stories are searchable by going to the LMA Newsletter Archive and using the search window at the top of the right column.HURRICANE UPDATES
Milton’s Deadly Aftermath to Include Ongoing Record-Setting Flooding for Weeks
October 10, 2024 PM Update (This is our 5th and final Hurricane Update on Milton) – The death toll is up to five people tonight in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, following its landfall last night in Sarasota County’s …
PRESS RELEASES
Lisa Miller on Hurricane Ian Insurance Claims
TALLAHASSEE September 26, 2022 — Former Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner Lisa Miller offers the following tips on property insurance claims resulting from the hurricane. Ms. Miller, a disaster insurance and recovery expert, stresses the importance of staying safe prior to …
AM Best TV Profile on Lisa Miller & The Florida Insurance Roundup podcast
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Lisa’s Lucky 7 Hurricane Season Prep!
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