Recap of Week 7 & Preview of Week 8 of Session
Classes resume this morning (April 21) at Florida State University here in Tallahassee following last Thursday’s mass shooting by a student who in a span of less than 5 …
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Stronger Food Labeling & Fluoride-Free Water Bills Advancing
Plus, the growing disparity in quality healthcare
More than 29 million Americans can’t afford or access quality healthcare, a Florida bill requires labels on food products containing vaccine materials, and another aims to prevent local governments from adding fluoride to …
Bad Faith or Bad Timing?
Why timely civil remedy notices matter
A Florida appellate court provides clarity on a case involving a late-delivered civil remedy notice, and a class action lawsuit against State Farm over its use of Xactimate software is itself over. It’s all …
Florida Loses $300 Million in FEMA Funding – For Now
Plus, how one hurricane community plans to spend HUD money
FEMA slashes $300 million in Florida resilience funding, Pinellas County looks to spend big to help storm victims get back to stable housing, and the federal flood insurance program is …
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Recap of Week 6 & Preview of Week 7 of Session
Last week was a slow week in the Florida Legislature for insurance and related bills, as both the House and Senate turned their attention to the only bill they …
Yaworsky Pushing-Back on ‘Questionable’ Data
Plus, a new adjuster rule, new insurer, growing cost reports
Florida’s Insurance Commissioner refutes allegations of unjustified hurricane claims denials and approves another new property insurance company, a new rule toughens ethics requirements on residential insurance adjusters, surprising growth in …
On Professional Development
While we’re all familiar with the term “professional development” it’s so nice to see it in action. But it’s not just a means to an end but a worthwhile journey unto itself for what it can deliver to others – …
New Headaches for More Florida Condo Owners
Mortgage blacklist growing
Just when you thought Florida’s condominium market couldn’t get any more strained comes news that federally chartered mortgage finance companies are outright refusing to help condo unit owners with loans in a growing number of designated buildings. …
Insurance Regulation Unification in Florida’s Future?
Plus, potential rules on use of insurance drones
A memo from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) touts the benefits of recombining all insurance regulation under one agency, experts discuss the impact of tariffs on the insurance landscape, and …
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Recap of Week 5 & Preview of Week 6 of Session
Given the increasing momentum of pro-litigation measures in the Florida Legislature, we are adding HB 881 and HB 947 to this week’s Bill Watch. Despite the fact there are …
